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R800 AML

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,920 mi
Last recorded35,920 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 35,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 35,022 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 32,528 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,138 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 30,221 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,045 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 28,794 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 27,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 26,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 24,049 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)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

TPMS warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 19,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,578 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 14,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 14,890 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,493 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 10,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,463 miles

off front lower bumber spoiler crack

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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R800 AML is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R800 AML, 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 R800 AML registered?

R800 AML is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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