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RFV 8

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,364 mi
Last recorded18,364 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFV 8
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 18,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 17,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 17,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 16,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 16,522 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 15,519 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 14,755 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 14,219 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 14,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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Pass 10 Sep 2013 10,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 9,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 7,521 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,631 miles

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

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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RFV 8 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RFV 8, 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 RFV 8 registered?

RFV 8 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is RFV 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFV 8 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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