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4 EDC

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,303 mi
Last recorded56,303 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 EDC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 56,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35Y19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 55,206 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 55,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side & off side front inner brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 51,899 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 50,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 50,260 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,983 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,841 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 44,997 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 42,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,046 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,500 miles

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

eng/man light on

Fail 27 Nov 2015 38,499 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective lube safty catch was in/op (8.4.2)

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

eng/man light on

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,860 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 28,197 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 28,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,955 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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,367 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,069 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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4 EDC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 4 EDC, 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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4 EDC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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