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FJ06 KUA

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,223 mi
Last recorded69,223 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 KUA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 69,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,090 miles

Front under-tray fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,101 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 58,655 miles

look at hand brake n/s/r

Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,813 miles

advice on further look at hand brake n/s/r

Pass 26 Nov 2016 53,377 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,445 miles

advice keep eye on rear tyers

Pass 24 Dec 2014 45,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 37,218 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 16 Feb 2012 34,386 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 34,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,300 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 27,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,914 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,817 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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FJ06 KUA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FJ06 KUA, 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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FJ06 KUA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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