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N5 DBV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,207 mi
Last recorded60,207 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 60,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 58,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,480 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 53,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 51,738 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,870 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking.

Offside Front Tyre cracking.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,528 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,528 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,172 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,848 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,131 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,588 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,600 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 13,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N5 DBV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,300cc 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 N5 DBV, 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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N5 DBV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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