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BX55 UXC

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,540 mi
Last recorded35,540 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,540 miles

MIL light indicates a fault

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear secondary brake light not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2015 31,647 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 31,647 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 9 May 2014 22,875 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,728 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 12,688 miles

both front tyres worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Sep 2008 6,400 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 UXC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BX55 UXC, 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 UXC registered?

BX55 UXC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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