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KO06 RTZ

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,118 mi
Last recorded78,118 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 RTZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 78,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 77,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,722 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 72,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,539 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 68,537 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,703 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 63,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brayed hoses corroded

both front tyres worn on edges 2-3000 miles left 235/40zr19 92y

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,566 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,465 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,975 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 36,975 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KO06 RTZ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KO06 RTZ, 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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KO06 RTZ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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