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P506 OKO

1996 Aston Martin V8

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

85,543 mi
Last recorded85,543 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Aston Martin V869,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 OKO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 85,543 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 85,539 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 84,370 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned system/ pump noisy (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 84,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits system divided by 2 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits divided by two (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel offside & nearside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned system/ pump noisy (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 84,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 83,956 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,902 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamps missing

Fail 11 Apr 2023 83,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamps missing

Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,708 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,576 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 64,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 82,574 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,050 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 80,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,802 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 76,318 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,315 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,117 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 76,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,015 miles

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

rear disc slight pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,307 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,307 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 71,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 69,052 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?

Based on 2,433 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Stop lamp not working 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Direction indicator not working 26
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P506 OKO is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1996 Aston Martin V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 69,061 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P506 OKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Aston Martin V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P506 OKO registered?

P506 OKO is a 1996 Aston Martin V8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P506 OKO shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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