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A1 AYL

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,858 mi
Last recorded24,858 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 AYL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 24,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,522 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 24,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 24,278 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 23,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 22,838 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,423 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,491 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 15,099 miles

vehicle presenter be aware engine management light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,881 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 14,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,466 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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A1 AYL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A1 AYL, 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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A1 AYL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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