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M6 WBY

2003 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,267 mi
Last recorded57,267 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 WBY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 57,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 55,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 55,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 79,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 53,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor just starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2023 73,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 50,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,066 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

pad wear indicator on dashboard (sensors are damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2022 68,057 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

pad wear indicator on dashboard (sensors are damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,953 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 66,307 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 64,495 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 62,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 45,893 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,877 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,173 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 42,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,451 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,142 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 39,142 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,905 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,037 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,037 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,297 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 35,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,385 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,451 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,934 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 21,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,508 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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M6 WBY is a 2003 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M6 WBY, 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 23 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 M6 WBY registered?

M6 WBY is a 2003 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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