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EKO 218K

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,106 mi
Last recorded29,106 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKO 218K
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 29,106 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 27,496 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2022 26,646 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 23,934 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,142 miles

All Tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2017 20,782 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,046 miles

Wipers Poor

Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,410 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 16,410 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,639 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,997 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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EKO 218K is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKO 218K, 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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EKO 218K is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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