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RIB 50

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,955 mi
Last recorded46,955 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 50
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 46,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,832 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 43,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,011 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,471 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Offside Front brake pipe by brake hose corroded

Offside Front coil spring lower part corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded by brake hose

Rear shock absorbers weaping

Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,872 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 32,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Jump hose to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Jump hose to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 26,565 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 25,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,264 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,477 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 19,393 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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RIB 50 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RIB 50, 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 RIB 50 registered?

RIB 50 is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is RIB 50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 50 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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