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M16 NLT

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,581 mi
Last recorded78,581 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 NLT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 78,581 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,258 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 75,900 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 67,656 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,987 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged WING-MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 64,987 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged WING-MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,190 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,263 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,478 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side tyres worn on edges bold and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Front play in wiper arms heating each over making nose

Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 51,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 467,697 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,140 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,614 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,070 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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M16 NLT is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black 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 M16 NLT, 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 M16 NLT registered?

M16 NLT is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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