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R11 GYB

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,724 mi
Last recorded49,724 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 GYB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 49,724 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 49,717 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 47,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 46,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 45,990 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,465 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,350 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 40,343 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear indicater (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,821 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,544 miles

nail in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,900 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,990 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 15,970 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 15,970 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/s Rear hand brake reading low .

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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R11 GYB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R11 GYB, 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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R11 GYB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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