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R88 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,036 mi
Last recorded29,036 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 29,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 28,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 28,108 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side's cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 27,941 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads. O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 27,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S+N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 27,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 27,227 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 26,685 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 26,055 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 25,117 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,571 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,165 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 19,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,775 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 17,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 12,346 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 9,910 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,910 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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R88 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R88 AMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R88 AMV registered?

R88 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is R88 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 AMV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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