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A4 VBP

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,500 mi
Last recorded17,500 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VBP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 17,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 17,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 16,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 16,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 15,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 15,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 14,921 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are perishing, nearside front has damage to the outer sidewall.

Pass 4 May 2017 13,595 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 13,513 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 12,569 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 12,566 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 11,518 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 10,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 9,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,183 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,432 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 6,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 6,133 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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A4 VBP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 A4 VBP, 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 A4 VBP registered?

A4 VBP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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