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GGL 227

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,318 mi
Last recorded56,318 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGL 227
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 56,318 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2026 56,281 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 54,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 54,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 53,314 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 52,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 51,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,922 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,437 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,880 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,599 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,306 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,068 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,717 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,622 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 22,622 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,825 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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GGL 227 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GGL 227, 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 GGL 227 registered?

GGL 227 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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