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P12 BEW

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,129 mi
Last recorded27,129 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 BEW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 27,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 25,819 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 25,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 24,601 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 23,776 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 23,114 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,273 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 21,789 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 20,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 18,739 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 18,739 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2016 16,639 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 12,795 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 10,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 7,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 7,104 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 6,033 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 5,097 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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P12 BEW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P12 BEW, 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 P12 BEW registered?

P12 BEW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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