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STE 2S

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,667 mi
Last recorded47,667 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTE 2S
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 47,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 46,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 45,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Brake Discs Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear Brake Discs Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,569 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 42,535 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 40,819 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 39,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 37,776 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 35,321 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,327 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,021 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 21,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Tyre sensor light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,756 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,882 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 9,439 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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STE 2S is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 STE 2S, 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 STE 2S registered?

STE 2S is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is STE 2S safe to buy?

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