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85 GS

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,744 mi
Last recorded71,744 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 GS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 71,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 70,619 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 70,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Large/Main (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,681 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 67,681 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded part flex hose part steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,690 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 61,581 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,508 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,096 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 57,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,043 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,553 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,008 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,196 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,668 miles

seperation on front no.plate

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,455 miles

Nearside 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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85 GS is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 85 GS, 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 GS registered?

85 GS is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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