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AM55 BOB

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,069 mi
Last recorded33,069 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM55 BOB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 33,069 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 31,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 29,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,270 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 28,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 26,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,070 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,357 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 25,350 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,505 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 23,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,348 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,373 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 16,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 15,500 miles

fuel filler cap release inop

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2013 13,880 miles

n/s/f tyre age deteriating

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and age deteriating

Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,442 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 24 Nov 2011 10,592 miles

Both headlamps slightly damp inside lens

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 10,592 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 8,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 7,559 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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AM55 BOB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 33,480 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 V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM55 BOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM55 BOB registered?

AM55 BOB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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