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V8 BUU

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,799 mi
Last recorded49,799 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BUU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 49,799 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 49,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 49,156 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,341 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear solid brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 47,830 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,261 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,581 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,036 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,298 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 45,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 42,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,639 miles

small cracks in offside front tyre tread

Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 21,811 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,968 miles

odd road wheel fitted to nearside front but same size as other front wheel

slight pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 26 May 2010 12,908 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,417 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 11,409 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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V8 BUU is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V8 BUU, 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 V8 BUU registered?

V8 BUU is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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