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SOO 43

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,528 mi
Last recorded45,528 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOO 43
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 45,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 43,539 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 42,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 41,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 39,802 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes into both front calipers are corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 39,029 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 39,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 38,468 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,419 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,734 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,653 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,840 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,927 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,563 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,969 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,597 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 19,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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SOO 43 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOO 43, 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 SOO 43 registered?

SOO 43 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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