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J55 BHM

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,340 mi
Last recorded108,340 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 BHM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 108,340 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 108,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2024 99,516 miles

coolant level show on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2023 95,077 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,201 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,249 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,838 miles

Offside Rear coil spring showing signs of corrosion (lower section)

Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,948 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower part of coil

Pass 13 Jan 2018 75,050 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 65,954 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,227 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 55,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 43,727 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,428 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,176 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 11 Jan 2012 20,284 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 20,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,856 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 14,810 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 14,801 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 10,621 miles

Advise poly v belt noisey/ squeeling.

Oil leak

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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J55 BHM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J55 BHM, 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 J55 BHM registered?

J55 BHM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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The MOT history for J55 BHM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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