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G16 BBY

2006 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,100 mi
Last recorded69,100 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vantage35,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 BBY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 64,688 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020
Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,969 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,913 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 45,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 45,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 39,885 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,698 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 39,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,204 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,581 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 25,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,762 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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G16 BBY is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 35,257 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G16 BBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G16 BBY is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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