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TFK 43

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,653 mi
Last recorded46,653 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFK 43
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 46,653 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2025 46,647 miles

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2024 46,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,041 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,604 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,790 miles

Rear tyres getting low both sides 3-4mm 275/35 ZR19 96Y

Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,793 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,273 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,402 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 42,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,479 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,315 miles

frnt brke pads nearing lower limit of wear.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,182 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,715 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,054 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 26,053 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)

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

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 27 Jul 2011 18,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,342 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,840 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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TFK 43 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TFK 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 TFK 43 registered?

TFK 43 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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The MOT history for TFK 43 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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