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K400 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,552 mi
Last recorded55,552 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 55,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 51,303 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 49,666 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 47,213 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 43,067 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 43,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 43,055 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper poor

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 38,339 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,358 miles

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 21 Feb 2019 29,343 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,702 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,091 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread area

Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,628 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,415 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,794 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,507 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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K400 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 K400 AMV, 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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What year was K400 AMV registered?

K400 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is K400 AMV safe to buy?

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