ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE2006 · 4.3L PETROL

The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable and consistent maintenance history. The most recent inspection conducted in July 2025 at 40,112 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This string of clean results across the last five tests suggests that the vehicle has been kept in remarkably good condition and that the mechanical and structural components have not reached the common failure points seen in higher-age performance cars. The mileage pattern indicates extremely low usage for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,000 miles annually. Between May 2019 and July 2022, the car covered only 164 miles, suggesting long periods of stationary storage. There was a noticeable increase in use between August 2022 and July 2025, where the vehicle clocked 4,361 miles in a less than three-year period. While the low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between use often lead to degradation of rubber-based components, fluid acidity, and surface corrosion on braking surfaces. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components sensitive to low-use rather than high mileage. Although the MOT record shows no history of structural rust or suspension failure, the periods of standing increase the risk of perished bushings, cracked rubber hoses, and seized brake calipers. The brake discs and pads should be checked for pitting or seized pistons, as infrequent use often causes uneven wear or surface corrosion. Given the age of the vehicle, verifying the integrity of the seals and fluid condition is as critical as the clean MOT history suggests.