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F6 DVE

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,958 mi
Last recorded54,958 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 DVE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 54,958 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 53,619 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 51,863 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 51,862 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing / cracking and damage to side wall and worn low on outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre and worn low on edges

Under-trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2023 48,653 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing / cracking and damage to side wall and worn low on outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre and worn low on edges

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2022 46,213 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 46,145 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2021 45,624 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw and nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,010 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,482 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,559 miles

Covers fitted preventing a full examination .

Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,745 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 37,650 miles

Front registration plate incorrect too small (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,168 miles

Cracking around the circumference of the tread on all four tyres.

Fail 25 Apr 2015 34,076 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

4x tyres cracking but not deep enough to see or reach cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,116 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,615 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 25,862 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2012 25,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 25,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,151 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,440 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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F6 DVE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F6 DVE, 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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F6 DVE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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