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P5 AAV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,409 mi
Last recorded46,409 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 AAV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 46,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 46,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 44,894 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive A/C compressor leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 43,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 42,113 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 39,601 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 39,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 39,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 38,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil moderate misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 33,137 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 32,983 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 31,545 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 28,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,055 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 25,262 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 22,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 20,753 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,422 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,138 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 13,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 7,915 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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P5 AAV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P5 AAV, 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 P5 AAV registered?

P5 AAV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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