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V8 DKU

2006 Aston Martin Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,069 mi
Last recorded54,069 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vantage35,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DKU
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 54,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 54,065 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 53,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 52,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 51,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,335 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,307 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 46,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 46,953 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,888 miles

Rear Tyre's age cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2016 44,692 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,869 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 40,208 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,212 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,876 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres getting worn

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,739 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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V8 DKU is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 35,257 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 DKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V8 DKU registered?

V8 DKU is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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