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SV06 DVP

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,562 mi
Last recorded43,562 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 DVP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 43,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 41,115 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 39,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 37,658 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,824 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 36,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,826 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 31,615 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 27,073 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,318 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres cracking inbetween treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,242 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 21,240 miles

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

near-side front tyre cracking

near-side rear tyre has cuts at outer wall

off-side front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,120 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,500 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 20,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,295 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 19,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,132 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 18,132 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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SV06 DVP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SV06 DVP, 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 SV06 DVP registered?

SV06 DVP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is SV06 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV06 DVP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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