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R16 BSC

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,771 mi
Last recorded22,771 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 BSC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 22,771 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 21,118 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 18,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 17,389 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 16,990 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 16,571 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 16,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 16,515 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 15,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 14,910 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,795 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,431 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 12,230 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 10,487 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 8,507 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 5,612 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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R16 BSC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R16 BSC, 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 R16 BSC registered?

R16 BSC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is R16 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 BSC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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