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M40 AXG

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,971 mi
Last recorded126,971 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 AXG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 126,971 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 125,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 120,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake caliper return spring detached.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 114,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 105,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 103,115 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,114 miles

eml light is on

Pass 13 Dec 2014 92,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 83,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 70,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,270 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,976 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,672 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 50,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,335 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M40 AXG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M40 AXG, 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.

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M40 AXG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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