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W1 AKB

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,659 mi
Last recorded42,659 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 AKB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 42,659 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 42,230 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 41,206 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 40,686 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 37,093 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 35,370 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 34,888 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,168 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 32,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 29,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 25,962 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,894 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear service brake squeals when applied

Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,634 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 15,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,068 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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W1 AKB 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 100%.

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 W1 AKB, 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 W1 AKB registered?

W1 AKB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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