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W121 HTE

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,817 mi
Last recorded75,817 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 HTE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,817 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,698 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,619 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 75,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 75,486 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 75,255 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 75,024 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,891 miles

front reg plate slight delamination

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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W121 HTE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W121 HTE, 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 W121 HTE registered?

W121 HTE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is W121 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W121 HTE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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