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VH03 SPY

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,236 mi
Last recorded87,236 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVH03 SPY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 87,236 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 87,236 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working WIPERS NOT TESTED (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device missing

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,986 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,633 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 8 Sep 2021 74,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 68,676 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 68,676 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 65,872 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 64,900 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,258 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,180 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,268 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,789 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 23,201 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 11,434 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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VH03 SPY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver 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 VH03 SPY, 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 VH03 SPY registered?

VH03 SPY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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