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R1 DMS

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,633 mi
Last recorded21,633 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 DMS
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 21,633 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 21,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 20,993 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 20,846 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 20,826 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 20,394 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 19,573 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,250 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,831 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,741 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on, indiating a fault

Pass 13 Aug 2014 16,868 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 15,066 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,650 miles

sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,565 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,761 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 8,761 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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R1 DMS is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R1 DMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R1 DMS registered?

R1 DMS is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is R1 DMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 DMS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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