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WPU 500

2006 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 4285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests41 (35 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.4%

Mileage

52,276 mi
Last recorded52,276 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vantage35,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPU 500
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,285cc

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MOT History

35 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 52,276 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 179,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 50,767 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 178,608 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 48,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,303 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 178,588 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 176,504 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,751 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 175,968 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 175,968 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,984 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 168,379 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 43,189 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 160,734 miles

park brake just met require level

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,396 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 149,063 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,652 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,889 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 97,975 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,155 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,536 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,650 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 97,649 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 35,037 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,477 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,113 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 82,113 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,440 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,996 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 53,374 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,945 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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WPU 500 is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 4,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.4%.

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 WPU 500, 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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WPU 500 is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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