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V8 VKB

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,388 mi
Last recorded31,388 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 31,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 31,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 31,043 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 29,822 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 28,720 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 28,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 27,883 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 26,928 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,421 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 26,411 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,770 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,055 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,967 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 8,781 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 8,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 5,336 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 May 2009 5,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VKB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 VKB registered?

V8 VKB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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