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V8 FBS

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

122,208 mi
Last recorded122,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 FBS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 122,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 121,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 120,423 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 119,527 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 118,441 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 117,471 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 116,526 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 115,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 110,696 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 110,694 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 107,477 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,622 miles

Sill covers on both outer sills unable to inspect outers sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 76,341 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,067 miles

Front tyres slight cracking between treads..

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,973 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,148 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,708 miles

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

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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V8 FBS is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 V8 FBS, 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 V8 FBS registered?

V8 FBS is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is V8 FBS safe to buy?

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