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85 EXH

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

12,678 mi
Last recorded12,678 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 EXH
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 12,678 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 12,673 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 12,643 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 12,616 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 12,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 12,557 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 12,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 12,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 12,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 12,274 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 11,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 11,912 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,860 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,579 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 9,416 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,056 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 7,813 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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85 EXH is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 85 EXH, 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 85 EXH registered?

85 EXH is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is 85 EXH safe to buy?

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