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R44 MPJ

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,736 mi
Last recorded57,736 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 MPJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 57,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Secondary caliper - Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

outer sill covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

outer sill covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,414 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,559 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,616 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 33,062 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,519 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,065 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 31,065 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,689 miles

n/s inner rear position lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,883 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 27,872 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 24,637 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,851 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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R44 MPJ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R44 MPJ, 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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R44 MPJ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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