2006 Aston Martin Vantage 5.9L Petrol · 1 ODB

The Aston Martin Vantage presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 December 2025 at 57,508 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. A clean bill of health at this mileage on a twenty-year-old V8 GT suggests the car has been maintained to a high standard, with no active mechanical or structural concerns flagged by the tester at that time. The mileage pattern is notably restrained. At 57,508 miles over approximately twenty years, the annual average sits at just 2,875 miles. The MOT record shows the odometer reading remained static between the last test and the current recorded mileage, indicating the vehicle has seen very little use recently, or has been standing. Such low annual mileage typically reduces wear on consumables like brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, though prolonged inactivity can introduce its own risks, such as flat-spotted tyres, stale fuel, or moisture ingress into mechanical components. Despite the clean MOT, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage Aston Martins of this era can suffer from moisture ingress and internal corrosion in critical areas, particularly around the rear subframe, sill seams, and suspension mounting points. The absence of advisories is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection should specifically probe for stone chips, underseal degradation, and any signs of electrolytic corrosion on the aluminium body structure. Mechanically, the 4.3-litre V8 demands attention to oil condition and coolant health, as infrequent use can accelerate moisture contamination. Inspect the dry-weather tyre sidewalls for perishing, regardless of remaining tread depth, and check the brake calipers for signs of binding or seized pistons from standing. A brief road test will confirm the gearbox synchronisers, clutch bite point, and differential operation are smooth and free from the notchiness often seen on neglected examples.