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A3 GBR

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,108 mi
Last recorded33,108 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GBR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 33,108 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 31,717 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 31,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 29,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 27,848 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 24,290 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 24,090 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,671 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 23,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,385 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 23,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,994 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 20,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,584 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,609 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 13,985 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 11,500 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 7,158 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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A3 GBR is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 GBR, 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 A3 GBR registered?

A3 GBR is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is A3 GBR safe to buy?

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