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P55 SPY

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,769 mi
Last recorded24,769 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 24,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 24,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 24,425 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 24,013 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,650 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 23,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 22,401 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,663 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,891 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,422 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,806 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 15,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 10,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted

o/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 1 Mar 2010 10,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 7,833 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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P55 SPY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P55 SPY, 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 P55 SPY registered?

P55 SPY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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