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VGX 820

1968 Aston Martin DB6

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,084 mi
Last recorded7,084 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1968 Aston Martin DB644,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGX 820
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB6
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 7,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corrosion hole by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 6,509 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 6,280 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 6,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 6,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 5,763 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 5,455 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 5,416 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 5,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 5,374 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 5,211 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 5,037 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 4,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 4,903 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 4,803 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB6?

Based on 5,945 MOT tests across 710 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
710
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
Steering rack gaiter split 62
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Headlamp aim too high 46
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VGX 820 is a 1968 Aston Martin DB6 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1968 Aston Martin DB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,625 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 DB6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGX 820, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB6 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 58 years old, this Aston Martin DB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGX 820 registered?

VGX 820 is a 1968 Aston Martin DB6, first registered on 1 February 1968.

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