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YJ06 FAO

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,726 mi
Last recorded43,726 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 FAO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 43,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,865 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 42,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,306 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,838 miles

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

undertray(s) fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,335 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 32,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 27,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,529 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 21,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,871 miles

Emission warning light on.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,363 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,208 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 19,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,673 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,449 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 12,789 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 May 2009 12,789 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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YJ06 FAO is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ06 FAO, 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 YJ06 FAO registered?

YJ06 FAO is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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