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XH55 BAT

2006 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,476 mi
Last recorded65,476 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vantage35,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXH55 BAT
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 65,476 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 65,473 miles

Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,907 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both badly cracked in tread but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing the windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2025 64,907 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Severely cracked enough to reach cords and deflate the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both badly cracked in tread but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing the windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,020 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,956 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,145 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,355 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 61,351 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,959 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,643 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,855 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,259 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,085 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 58,083 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,659 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 49,508 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,731 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,828 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 28,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,811 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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XH55 BAT is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 35,257 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XH55 BAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XH55 BAT is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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