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A18 VTG

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,034 mi
Last recorded37,034 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VTG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 37,034 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 35,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 35,581 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 35,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,625 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 34,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emissions system service required message displayed (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 34,023 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 34,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

message on dash displaying emission system service required

Pass 28 Mar 2019 32,588 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 29,923 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 29,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,424 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,601 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,650 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,310 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,290 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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A18 VTG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A18 VTG, 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 A18 VTG registered?

A18 VTG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is A18 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VTG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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