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RBZ 500

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,799 mi
Last recorded45,799 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 500
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 45,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 45,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 45,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 44,738 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,564 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 43,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,633 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,393 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,015 miles

nearside front tyre age cracked

offside front tyre age cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2013 31,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre age cracked

nearside front tyre age cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,265 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 27,265 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,351 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 4,140 miles

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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RBZ 500 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver 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 RBZ 500, 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 RBZ 500 registered?

RBZ 500 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RBZ 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBZ 500 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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