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R4 VTG

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,891 mi
Last recorded82,891 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 VTG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 82,891 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 77,310 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 74,493 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,898 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,783 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,536 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 58,844 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,466 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 47,683 miles

All brake pipe ends have surface corrosion

Front tyres have deep cracks in tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,872 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,592 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,712 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,839 miles

Handbrake near to maximum travel. Adjustment may be needed soon.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,955 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 26,191 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,646 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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R4 VTG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R4 VTG, 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 R4 VTG registered?

R4 VTG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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