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Y1 VOL

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,486 mi
Last recorded30,486 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 VOL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 30,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 30,153 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 29,460 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 29,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 28,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 27,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front air con pump has a seepage of fluid

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin service brake pads not handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshape and cracking in tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin service brake pads not handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both rear brakes have a slight bind, unable to check wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 26,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Various brake pipe(s) coated in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2018 26,416 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Various brake pipe(s) coated in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2016 26,172 miles

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

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Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,985 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 23,980 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,955 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,845 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 2 Aug 2011 14,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 12,453 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,182 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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Y1 VOL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y1 VOL, 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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Y1 VOL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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