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V8 MXB

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,509 mi
Last recorded54,509 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MXB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 54,509 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 52,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 49,697 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 47,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp unit

Pass 18 Feb 2022 45,356 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 41,171 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 38,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 34,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2017 33,780 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 31,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 27,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,531 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 19,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 19,402 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,235 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,842 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,163 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 MXB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

V8 MXB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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