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S8 DBV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,711 mi
Last recorded23,711 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 23,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 21,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 20,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 19,955 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 18,608 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 15,598 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 14,087 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 13,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 13,440 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 13,196 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,153 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 12,153 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 11,232 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 10,449 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 8,846 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,891 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 6,915 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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S8 DBV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S8 DBV, 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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S8 DBV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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