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PL06 UTC

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,398 mi
Last recorded58,398 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 UTC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 58,398 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 57,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 55,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 55,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 54,902 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 54,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,610 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

tpms light illuminated

Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,949 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,006 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 43,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,614 miles

Power steering pump noisey

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 36,614 miles

Power steering pump noisey

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,581 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 32,527 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf wiper blade doesn't stick properly to the windscreen surface.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 24,141 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,237 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 20,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,540 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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PL06 UTC 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 PL06 UTC, 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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PL06 UTC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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