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398 BXA

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,616 mi
Last recorded25,616 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 BXA
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 25,616 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 25,494 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 25,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 25,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 24,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,565 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 24,323 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 24,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,382 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 23,380 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 20,360 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,041 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,422 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,041 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,401 miles

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

advise o/s front tyre worn

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,651 miles

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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398 BXA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 398 BXA, 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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398 BXA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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