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BRC 1

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,239 mi
Last recorded37,239 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRC 1
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 37,239 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 37,226 miles

Offside Front Steering rack casing fractured (2.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 36,915 miles

steering rack damp possibly cracked?

Pass 13 Nov 2023 36,291 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 36,061 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 35,183 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,569 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,015 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,554 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,693 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,886 miles

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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BRC 1 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRC 1, 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 BRC 1 registered?

BRC 1 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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