2006 Aston Martin Vantage · 1,270 MOT tests
2006 Aston Martin Vantage reliability
2006 Aston Martin Vantages fail 6.5% of first MOT tests, 80% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Vantage years (1,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin Vantages: 6%)
- 6.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin Vantages: 6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 80% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 49,652
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,270
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 75% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 89% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Suspension1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Brakes0.9%
- Tyres0.7%
- Steering0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.1%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.02%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.79%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Direction indicator not working 0.63%
A failed indicator hides your turns from other road users, which is dangerous and must be repaired before driving.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.47%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.28%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.97%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (1.73%)
Other years
Every Aston Martin Vantage year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage reliable?
2006 Aston Martin Vantages fail 6.5% of first MOT tests, 80% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Vantage years (1,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.1% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.02% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Aston Martin Vantage shows 49,652 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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