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V8 FUE

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,253 mi
Last recorded141,253 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 FUE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 141,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 140,114 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 139,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 138,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 137,250 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 132,071 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 132,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints from cats to center pipes (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 130,215 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 130,215 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 126,767 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 123,834 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 119,904 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 108,249 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,471 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,856 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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V8 FUE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V8 FUE, 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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V8 FUE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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