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OB55 RJB

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,750 mi
Last recorded101,750 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB55 RJB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 101,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 101,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 100,785 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 100,268 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 100,081 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 100,081 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 99,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Front A/C pulley damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,479 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 99,307 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,930 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,930 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,425 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded off brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear, nearside front and offside front tyres starting to perish between tyre tread

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,615 miles

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

both front tyres cracks in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,020 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

cats rattling but passed emissions

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

ns cat rattling but passed emissions

Fail 15 Oct 2012 83,796 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

ns cat rattling but passed emissions

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Right hand tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 74,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Right hand tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,153 miles

safty catch on bonnet not working

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,378 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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OB55 RJB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OB55 RJB, 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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OB55 RJB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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