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V8 AUA

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,934 mi
Last recorded52,934 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 AUA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 52,934 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 47,058 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 44,246 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 42,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,513 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 38,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 38,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 35,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 34,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 33,372 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 32,417 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 30,952 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,144 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,936 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 20,927 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,588 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 11,589 miles

plastic cover undervehicle

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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V8 AUA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black 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 V8 AUA, 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 V8 AUA registered?

V8 AUA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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