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VU06 KTA

2006 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,729 mi
Last recorded31,729 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vantage35,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 KTA
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 31,729 miles

Offside indicator flashing fast

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 30,847 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 30,845 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 30,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 30,338 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,094 miles

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 28,057 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,338 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 27,338 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 25,265 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 24,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 22,851 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,629 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 20,625 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

dash brake warning light intermittant.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,803 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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VU06 KTA is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 35,257 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 KTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU06 KTA registered?

VU06 KTA is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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