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D3 TFC

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,888 mi
Last recorded97,888 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 TFC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,888 miles

Nearside Front Mirror Glass Damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 97,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 95,615 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 95,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit both calipers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both calipers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,987 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 84,128 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,328 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2018 77,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,416 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,291 miles

both front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces.

Pass 1 May 2015 73,137 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 73,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,755 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,227 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,042 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 51,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 43,429 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,756 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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D3 TFC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D3 TFC, 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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D3 TFC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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