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VU06 KPZ

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,763 mi
Last recorded31,763 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 KPZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 31,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 31,717 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 31,454 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,670 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 30,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 23,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 21,132 miles

BOTH front tyres perished and split 235/40/19

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,335 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,523 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 13,523 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,634 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 8,154 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 8,065 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,818 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 7,125 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 6,265 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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VU06 KPZ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU06 KPZ, 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 VU06 KPZ registered?

VU06 KPZ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 March 2006.

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The MOT history for VU06 KPZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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