2006 Aston Martin Vantage 4.3L Petrol · P17 KAS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history indicates a period of reactive maintenance following several years of apparent neglect. While it passed its last test in July 2023 at 23,916 miles, the preceding two failures within a single month reveal significant mechanical oversight. The trend shows a clean record between 2016 and 2020 followed by a cluster of failures in 2023, suggesting that the vehicle remained stationary until three years ago. The current state depends entirely on how the owner has addressed these specific age-related faults. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,200 miles per year. There are significant gaps in testing history, most notably the four-year interval between June 2016 and February 2020, and another three-year gap leading up to the 2023 testing cycle. Such low usage suggests the car has sat for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than wear from use. The failure of the nearside front tyre due to cracking and perishing in 2023 is a direct consequence of this age, despite the low mileage. A physical inspection must focus on the braking and suspension systems which have suffered from long-term storage. The fractured nearside front coil spring noted in June 2023 is a common symptom of metal fatigue or corrosion in cars that sit. Furthermore, the leak at the nearside rear hydraulic brake caliper bleed nipple identified in July 2023 indicates that seals may have dried out or perished. A buyer should verify the condition of all tyres for flat spotting, check the brake fluid for moisture contamination, and ensure all hydraulic components are free of signs of weeping or corrosion following the previous failure.