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RB05 SAM

2006 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,722 mi
Last recorded55,722 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vantage35,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB05 SAM
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 55,722 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 55,389 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 53,963 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 51,852 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 48,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 45,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,608 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 44,527 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,259 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,004 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 18,652 miles

nearside front wiper smears slightly

service light on

Pass 4 Feb 2009 14,288 miles

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

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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RB05 SAM is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RB05 SAM, 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 RB05 SAM registered?

RB05 SAM is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is RB05 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RB05 SAM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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