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V5 VRW

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,102 mi
Last recorded59,102 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 VRW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 59,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 56,757 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 54,720 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 51,947 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 49,258 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 46,428 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 43,174 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 40,035 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 36,953 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim slightly high

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,825 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 33,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall damaged and (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2015 29,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn both edges

n/s front tyre kerb damaged

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,190 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2013 23,456 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 21,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitiring system (TPMS) warning lamp is on indicating fault in the system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2011 18,694 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,541 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 15,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 May 2010 12,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 12,456 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,294 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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V5 VRW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V5 VRW, 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 V5 VRW registered?

V5 VRW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is V5 VRW safe to buy?

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