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R5 OBW

2006 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,782 mi
Last recorded68,782 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vantage35,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OBW
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 68,782 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 67,459 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 66,943 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,446 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,105 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,696 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 64,696 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,583 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,897 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 55,913 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,280 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,902 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,364 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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R5 OBW is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 35,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 OBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R5 OBW registered?

R5 OBW is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for R5 OBW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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