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VU06 XUA

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,739 mi
Last recorded141,739 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 141,739 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 130,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,137 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 122,322 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 117,941 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 114,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 110,674 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,739 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 83,486 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 77,299 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 77,298 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 70,053 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 May 2013 64,059 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 64,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2012 55,885 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 46,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 34,108 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,753 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre side weall damaged

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 XUA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU06 XUA, 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 VU06 XUA registered?

VU06 XUA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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