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R1 XHL

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,280 mi
Last recorded46,280 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 XHL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 46,280 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 42,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,052 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,559 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,782 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 23,757 miles

both front tyres perrished

Fail 13 Dec 2012 23,725 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 17,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,734 miles

offside and nearside front outer wheel rims scratched/damaged.

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 XHL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHL, 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 R1 XHL registered?

R1 XHL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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