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V8 VAY

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,473 mi
Last recorded58,473 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 58,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 56,479 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 55,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,389 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 49,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 49,305 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 48,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,367 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 48,362 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut into tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 48,335 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,192 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 45,694 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,799 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 38,787 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,208 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,173 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,798 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,676 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 VAY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

V8 VAY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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