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WAG 5

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,679 mi
Last recorded23,679 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAG 5
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 23,679 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 20,353 miles

TPS light on

Pass 10 Nov 2022 17,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 17,043 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 15,611 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 15,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 14,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 13,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 10,890 miles

both front brake pipes to callipers corroded

both front tyres cracked/perished

both rear tyres cracked/perished

engine oil leak around sump

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 10,863 miles

Brake performance not tested due to parking brake being seized on (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

both front brake pipes to callipers corroded

both front tyres cracked/perished

both rear tyres cracked/perished

engine oil leak around sump

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 9,812 miles

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion on inner faces

both front tyres perished and cracking

light misting of oil on underside of engine

slight accident damage to front bumper

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 9,810 miles

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

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion on inner faces

both front tyres perished and cracking

light misting of oil on underside of engine

slight accident damage to front bumper

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Dec 2014 8,782 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 8,010 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 8,010 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 6,975 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 4,862 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 3,973 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,249 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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WAG 5 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WAG 5, 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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WAG 5 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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