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V50 SPY

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,491 mi
Last recorded22,491 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 22,491 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 22,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 21,015 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 20,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 19,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 19,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 17,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 16,859 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 15,092 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 13,755 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,102 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 12,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 10,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 9,691 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 8,925 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 6,727 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 6,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 5,068 miles

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

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 2,691 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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V50 SPY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V50 SPY, 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 V50 SPY registered?

V50 SPY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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