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V8 KHP

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,128 mi
Last recorded15,128 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 15,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 15,120 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 15,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 15,047 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

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

Rear tyres low

Pass 7 Aug 2021 14,906 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2020 14,755 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 14,678 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s shockers damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

slight uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,578 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 14,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage and rim

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 14,321 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

n/s front and rear shocker damp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,240 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,092 miles

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

o/s front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2013 13,767 miles

o/s front tyre outer wall damage on limit

suggest tracking fronts worn hard outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 13,269 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 10,895 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion on front discs

sill coveres & undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,895 miles

corrosion on front discs

sill coveres & undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,738 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 6,996 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 KHP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KHP, 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 KHP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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