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HY06 EKB

2006 Aston Martin Vanquish

Grey Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

11,884 mi
Last recorded11,884 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish14,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 EKB
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 11,884 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 11,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 11,871 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 11,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 11,749 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 11,623 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 11,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 11,610 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 10,850 miles

found fuel cap broken but creates a seal as intended

Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,760 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,180 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 9,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 8,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 7,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 4,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 4,995 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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HY06 EKB is a 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish in Grey with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 14,981 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 Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY06 EKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY06 EKB registered?

HY06 EKB is a 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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