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A8 VCE

2006 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,914 mi
Last recorded67,914 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vantage35,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VCE
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 67,914 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 67,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 66,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 64,843 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,120 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,726 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 58,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,545 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,734 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,959 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 48,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,191 miles

Nearside and offside front metal brake pipes have surface corrosion where pipes join calliper unions.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,386 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,103 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,287 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,091 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,301 miles

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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A8 VCE is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A8 VCE, 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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What year was A8 VCE registered?

A8 VCE is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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