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J26 BMT

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,326 mi
Last recorded70,326 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 BMT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 70,326 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 70,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 63,232 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 58,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 52,788 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,070 miles

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2020 42,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,310 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,097 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,980 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 23,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,581 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,299 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,566 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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J26 BMT is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J26 BMT, 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 J26 BMT registered?

J26 BMT is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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