Can the vMA perform this task?
Also can vMA oerform an assessment on the virtual machine hardware version prior to an upgrade?
If not is any one aware of tools to assist in this matter
vCenter ISO has a inbuilt pre-upgrade check tools which will report the erros which would be prevent the upgrade
To know more about check the Upgrade Guide
http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/index.jsp?topic=/com.vmware.vsphere.upgrade.doc_50/GUID-18B7B4BB-C...