2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

893 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

160Well above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 893 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  6. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  8. Individual direction indicators: not working0.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.4%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics5.2%
  2. Brakes4.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  4. Suspension1.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  6. Tyres1.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 893 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 160, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).