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RL52 CAT

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,515 mi
Last recorded50,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 CAT
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 50,515 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 49,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 48,660 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,891 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,052 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2022 46,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2021 44,334 miles

Covers and full under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,659 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,127 miles

Offside Rear cut sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,175 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,967 miles

engine warning light on

nearsde front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2013 24,577 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,818 miles

rear tyres worn to tread markers

Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,137 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,569 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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RL52 CAT is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RL52 CAT, 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.

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What year was RL52 CAT registered?

RL52 CAT is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is RL52 CAT safe to buy?

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