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VX56 BBN

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,031 mi
Last recorded60,031 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 BBN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 60,031 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 56,577 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,632 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 54,609 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

tpms on

Pass 31 Aug 2023 52,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 45,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,759 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 44,237 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 41,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 39,818 miles

slight tear in osf tyre side wall

Pass 27 May 2016 38,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 35,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 33,550 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 31,157 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 27,687 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,353 miles

offside and nearside front washer jets not fully aiming onto front windscreen recommend adjustment

Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,439 miles

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

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

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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VX56 BBN is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VX56 BBN, 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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VX56 BBN is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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