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V800 RES

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,378 mi
Last recorded13,378 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 RES
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 13,378 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 13,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 12,227 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 11,766 miles

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

fuel cap slightly defective but can still be secured and sealed

Pass 15 Nov 2022 11,451 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 11,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 11,119 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 10,669 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 9,754 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 8,755 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 8,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 7,827 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 7,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 7,029 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2014 6,916 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light illuminating

Pass 3 Dec 2013 6,608 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 6,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 5,989 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 5,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 5,634 miles

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

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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V800 RES 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 80%.

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 V800 RES, 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 V800 RES registered?

V800 RES is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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