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V888 ALX

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,177 mi
Last recorded15,177 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 ALX
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 15,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 15,059 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,884 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 14,203 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 13,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 13,681 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2017 13,187 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 12,734 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 9,957 miles

near-side front tyre cracking at main tread area

off-side front tyre cracking at main tread area

Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,762 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,663 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 9,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 8,965 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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V888 ALX is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V888 ALX, 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 V888 ALX registered?

V888 ALX is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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The MOT history for V888 ALX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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