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BX55 UWD

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,667 mi
Last recorded36,667 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 UWD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 36,667 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 36,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 35,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,863 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,482 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 33,444 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 32,996 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,420 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 32,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet secondary catch sticking

EML on

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,139 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,102 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,251 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,817 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 13,855 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,877 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,689 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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BX55 UWD is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BX55 UWD, 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 BX55 UWD registered?

BX55 UWD is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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