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C4 MBP

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,180 mi
Last recorded46,180 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 MBP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 46,180 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 44,326 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 43,124 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 42,143 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 42,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,242 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 41,242 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,479 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,860 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 38,860 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,815 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 24 Aug 2015 33,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,668 miles

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,650 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near-side front tyre has age related cracks at main tread area

off-side front tyre has age related cracks at main tread area

Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 13,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,633 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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C4 MBP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C4 MBP, 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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What year was C4 MBP registered?

C4 MBP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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