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LH55 AKV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,932 mi
Last recorded68,932 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH55 AKV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 68,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 67,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,150 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,713 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 66,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,981 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 63,946 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 63,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 60,046 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,113 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,586 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,944 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,506 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 27,447 miles

hand brake warning light faulty

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,834 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 14,935 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 7,367 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 4,740 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 3,921 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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LH55 AKV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 33,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LH55 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LH55 AKV registered?

LH55 AKV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is LH55 AKV safe to buy?

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