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18 W

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,296 mi
Last recorded25,296 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 W
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 25,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 23,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,071 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 23,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 22,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 22,761 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 21,839 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 21,197 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 4 Apr 2018 20,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,482 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,782 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 16,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,653 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,216 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,848 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,969 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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18 W is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 18 W, 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 18 W registered?

18 W is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is 18 W safe to buy?

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