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X800 AML

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,098 mi
Last recorded59,098 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX800 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 59,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 57,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 53,643 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 5 Oct 2023 53,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

TPMS lamp on.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,256 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Oct 2022 53,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,948 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,270 miles

Covers impede parts of the insepction.

Offside front and nearside front tyres heavily perished.

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low on edges.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 50,525 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,552 miles

both front tyres are perishing.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,342 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,238 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 46,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,066 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,448 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,984 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 29,935 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 19,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 10,912 miles

offside rear tyre cut on side wall no cords showing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 9,885 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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X800 AML is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X800 AML, 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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X800 AML is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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