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R1 XRH

2006 Aston Martin Vanquish

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,519 mi
Last recorded12,519 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish14,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 XRH
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 12,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 11,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 11,642 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 11,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 11,482 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 11,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 11,321 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 11,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 10,913 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 10,791 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 10,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 10,686 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 10,625 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 10,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,356 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 9,942 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 9,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,316 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 7,553 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 7,039 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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R1 XRH is a 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 14,981 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 Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 XRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R1 XRH registered?

R1 XRH is a 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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