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V8 VTA

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,713 mi
Last recorded40,713 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,713 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 37,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 35,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,782 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 32,655 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 3 Feb 2020 30,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,349 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,679 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 28,697 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 27,246 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 24,131 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 24,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,932 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,286 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,004 miles

sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,398 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VTA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver 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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

V8 VTA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is V8 VTA safe to buy?

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