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P21 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,392 mi
Last recorded79,392 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 79,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 77,354 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 75,575 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 74,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 74,685 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 74,028 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,112 miles

Offside Seatbelt slightly fraying

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 72,093 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 72,038 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,387 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,302 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,391 miles

Offside Front Inner slight play steering arm

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

T.P.M.S warning light on

Fail 5 Dec 2016 66,391 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Inner slight play steering arm

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 63,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,342 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 62,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 59,664 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,944 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,974 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,977 miles

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

Offside 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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P21 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P21 AMV, 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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What year was P21 AMV registered?

P21 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 April 2006.

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The MOT history for P21 AMV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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