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V8 DRX

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,225 mi
Last recorded65,225 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DRX
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 65,225 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil filter corroding

Fail 25 May 2026 65,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil filter corroding

Pass 15 May 2024 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear anti roll bar drop lincs corroding

Fail 1 May 2024 65,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear anti roll bar drop lincs corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively limited slip diff is fitted (1.2.1 (f))

plastic under trays fitted obscuring components and pipes

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,956 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,811 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,267 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,613 miles

Rear Brake pads wearing slightly low

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

TPM light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,392 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 54,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,815 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,724 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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V8 DRX is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black 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 V8 DRX, 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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V8 DRX is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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