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M40 PKR

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,485 mi
Last recorded50,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 PKR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 50,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 48,180 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 45,542 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 40,187 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 36,262 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,190 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 33,389 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jan 2017 27,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,056 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 24,321 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 21,278 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 18,590 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 16,243 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,698 miles

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

corrosion on front discs

sill covers & undertray fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2010 13,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion on front discs

sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,012 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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M40 PKR is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 M40 PKR, 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 M40 PKR registered?

M40 PKR is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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