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S1 XKY

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,375 mi
Last recorded52,375 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 XKY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,375 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,325 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,227 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 52,227 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,978 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 51,380 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 50,872 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 50,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,225 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,311 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,187 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,966 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 40,966 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 36,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,283 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,775 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 27,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,405 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 28 Jan 2010 19,344 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,724 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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S1 XKY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S1 XKY, 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 S1 XKY registered?

S1 XKY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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