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NK55 DTV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,168 mi
Last recorded92,168 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 DTV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 92,168 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 86,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,348 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 77,299 miles

Condensation in the nearside rear light lens

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 75,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,910 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 67,902 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,015 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,148 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 60,089 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,457 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,704 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,917 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,706 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,034 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,183 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,598 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,052 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge,cut on n/s/f sidewall and both tyres cracking

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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NK55 DTV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NK55 DTV, 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 NK55 DTV registered?

NK55 DTV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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