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A5 TVK

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,442 mi
Last recorded74,442 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TVK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 74,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 74,442 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when position lamps are turned on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 74,124 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,584 miles

both front tyres cracked on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,124 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 73,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,949 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 72,949 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 72,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2017 71,964 miles

advise liped disks

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,323 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 20 Jun 2015 64,237 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 60,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,784 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 60,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 53,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 53,299 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres are excessively worn on the outer edges,this area is not measured for the MOT due to the tyre tread pattern being a raised tread on the edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS malfuntion lamp on

Traction control warning light on

Fail 8 Apr 2011 34,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

free play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

free play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,143 miles

brake pads wearing 1/2 to 2/3 worn

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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A5 TVK is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A5 TVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 TVK registered?

A5 TVK is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is A5 TVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 TVK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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