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R18 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,247 mi
Last recorded47,247 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 47,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 46,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 44,853 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,047 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 41,017 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,819 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 38,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 38,773 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,639 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,944 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 30,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2014 27,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 27,884 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,509 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,566 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 21,959 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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R18 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R18 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 R18 AMV registered?

R18 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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