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VB55 ANJ

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,544 mi
Last recorded50,544 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB55 ANJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 50,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,268 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 46,541 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 45,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 44,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,694 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,450 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,434 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,600 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,116 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,494 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 25,057 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both front tyre treads perishing and cracking, nearside also damaged slightly

partial engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,075 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 16,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf & nsf tyres perrishing in tread

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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VB55 ANJ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black 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 VB55 ANJ, 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 VB55 ANJ registered?

VB55 ANJ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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