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V8 LYE

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,335 mi
Last recorded49,335 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LYE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 49,335 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 48,537 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 47,559 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 45,903 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 43,047 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,519 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 29,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,328 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 17,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 9,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,167 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 6,634 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 LYE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LYE, 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 LYE registered?

V8 LYE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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