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R5 OMM

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,463 mi
Last recorded27,463 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OMM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 27,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 26,824 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 25,702 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 24,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 22,060 miles

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 22 Mar 2021 21,602 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 20,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 20,621 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 19,754 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 19,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 19,182 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 17,498 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 16,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,058 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 13,056 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 11,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,260 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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R5 OMM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black 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 R5 OMM, 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 R5 OMM registered?

R5 OMM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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