CarVerify

Free Car Check

X7 HWK

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,081 mi
Last recorded136,081 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Aston Martin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 HWK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 136,081 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 135,753 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 135,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 132,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 131,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 126,914 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 121,800 miles

Rear tyre treads 3mm

Pass 17 May 2019 115,288 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 115,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 113,026 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 113,026 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 111,623 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge close to limit

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emision service warning on dash

eml light indicating a fault

Pass 6 May 2016 109,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

o/s/r trailing arm ball joint gaiter ring adrift

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,000 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 105,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,900 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 96,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

electric windows not working/nsf and osr wheels slightly difference inner bead seat /osf tyre inner sidewall damage no cords showing

Pass 23 May 2013 90,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight free play in o/s/f steering arm.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,269 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing unevenly to the outer edges.

near side rear suspension has slight squeaking noise.

slight play and knock to off side front track rod arm/steering arm

Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,053 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,998 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
Full Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X7 HWK is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X7 HWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X7 HWK?

You can check the full history of X7 HWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X7 HWK registered?

X7 HWK is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is X7 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X7 HWK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X7 HWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X7 HWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.