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K18 DMG

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,264 mi
Last recorded70,264 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 DMG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 70,264 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2022 59,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2021 56,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2020 52,380 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,603 miles

Both front tyres perished within the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake lever does not lock at end of normal travel (3.1.3c)

Both front tyres perished within the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 2 May 2017 39,544 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,010 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,121 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,914 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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K18 DMG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 K18 DMG, 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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K18 DMG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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