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AM06 SZM

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,219 mi
Last recorded56,219 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 SZM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 56,219 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs have pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 56,219 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs have pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 54,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on brake disc inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily rusted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily rusted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 54,930 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on brake disc inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily rusted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily rusted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 54,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily rusted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily rusted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 51,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres outer side walls are cracking slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 49,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,780 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 44,808 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,965 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 40,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 33,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 25,709 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 22,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 15,090 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 6,112 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 4,619 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 2,704 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 2,192 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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AM06 SZM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AM06 SZM, 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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AM06 SZM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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