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V888 GJR

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,605 mi
Last recorded54,605 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 GJR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 54,605 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 53,941 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 53,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 50,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,630 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 40,777 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 37,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers split on ends

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre monitering system indicating fault

Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,381 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 26,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,354 miles

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

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 GJR is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V888 GJR, 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 GJR registered?

V888 GJR is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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