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V111 DNC

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,084 mi
Last recorded56,084 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 DNC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 56,084 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 55,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 55,675 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 55,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 54,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,817 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 50,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 47,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,774 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 39,508 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,751 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,656 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,846 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

parking brake pads low

Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,062 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,125 miles

Oil leak

vehicle presenter be aware that both front tyres are begining to crack in the tread

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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V111 DNC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V111 DNC, 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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V111 DNC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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