2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

288 MOT tests in 2024. 93.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

166Well above average
Passed first time93.1%
Failed or needed repairs6.9%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 288 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  2. Individual direction indicators: not working1.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  5. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.3%
  9. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  2. Lights & electrics2.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  4. Brakes1.0%
  5. Tyres0.7%
  6. Suspension0.3%
  7. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.3%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.8%

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 Vantage?

In 2024, 93.1% of 2006 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 288 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

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

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; individual direction indicators: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2006 Aston Martin Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 166, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).