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N17 STU

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,173 mi
Last recorded48,173 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 STU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 48,173 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 47,704 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 47,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 47,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 47,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 44,329 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 44,329 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,664 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 41,663 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,223 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 41,222 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,118 miles

undertray sill covers

Fail 21 Dec 2011 41,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertray sill covers

Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,953 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,307 miles

Offside front tyre badly scrubbed on inside edge.

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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N17 STU is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N17 STU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N17 STU registered?

N17 STU is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is N17 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 STU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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