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R1 VEV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,179 mi
Last recorded78,179 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VEV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 78,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 77,016 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 75,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 73,110 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,152 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,986 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,197 miles

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,703 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,686 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2016 63,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,262 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,537 miles

Both front tyres "cracking" around the circumference of the tread base.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 55,536 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres "cracking" around the circumference of the tread base.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,878 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,219 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 24,650 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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R1 VEV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R1 VEV, 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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R1 VEV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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