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P500 MRE

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,099 mi
Last recorded62,099 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 MRE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 62,099 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 62,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,856 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 61,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear. Hand brake pads also wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 59,542 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 57,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 54,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 53,464 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,071 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,826 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,231 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 49,213 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,772 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,601 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 35,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,036 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,317 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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P500 MRE 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 85.7%.

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 P500 MRE, 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 P500 MRE registered?

P500 MRE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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