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P555 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,729 mi
Last recorded57,729 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 57,729 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 56,582 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 55,630 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 54,405 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,174 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,735 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 47,098 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 47,090 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 44,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 44,381 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,939 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,830 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 29,876 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,975 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 27,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,491 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 24,489 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 21,329 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 21,329 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 16,010 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 5,076 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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P555 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P555 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 P555 AMV registered?

P555 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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