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SM02 EGG

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,630 mi
Last recorded63,630 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 EGG
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 63,630 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 62,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 60,359 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 57,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 51,356 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 51,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,058 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,039 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 48,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,106 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 44,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,962 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,571 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,688 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,277 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,423 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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SM02 EGG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SM02 EGG, 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 SM02 EGG registered?

SM02 EGG is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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