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T5 VTG

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,882 mi
Last recorded48,882 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 VTG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 48,219 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 48,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 47,395 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 47,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 45,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 45,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 45,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 45,041 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,207 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,883 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 37,435 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 34,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,398 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 30,957 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,981 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,736 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,420 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

offside front brake pad wear sensor cable broken.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,514 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 22,504 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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T5 VTG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T5 VTG, 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 T5 VTG registered?

T5 VTG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for T5 VTG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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