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8189 DP

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,883 mi
Last recorded55,883 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8189 DP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 55,883 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 55,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 54,081 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 53,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 52,931 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 52,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2021 52,179 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,080 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,297 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,464 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 45,460 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 43,188 miles

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

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 25 Oct 2013 35,813 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,325 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 22,377 miles

N/S external mirror damaged and does not provide a view to rear.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,377 miles

N/S external mirror damaged and does not provide a view to rear.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,197 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)

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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8189 DP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8189 DP, 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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8189 DP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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