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M800 DBY

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,535 mi
Last recorded52,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 DBY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 52,535 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 51,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 50,043 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 49,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,214 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 41,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,763 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,448 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 38,447 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,362 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,386 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,885 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 28,353 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 2011 25,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres show signs of severe cracking within their tread

Fail 5 Dec 2011 25,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres show signs of severe cracking within their tread

Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,041 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,002 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/front tyre perished slightly

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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M800 DBY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M800 DBY, 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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M800 DBY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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