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16 TA

2006 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,701 mi
Last recorded66,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vantage35,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 TA
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 66,701 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 65,858 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 64,169 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 64,164 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 58,939 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 58,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,233 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,420 miles

Offside Front Bottom ball joint has minor weep around joint.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,562 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 43,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,696 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc s worn and scored

Pass 22 Jan 2015 38,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn and scored

Fail 12 Jan 2015 38,521 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn and scored

Pass 8 Jan 2014 37,019 miles

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

Oil leak

engine warning on

front inner discs rusty

slight bind nsr brake

Fail 8 Jan 2014 37,019 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine warning on

front inner discs rusty

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 16,944 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 9,299 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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16 TA is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 16 TA, 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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16 TA is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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