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RX06 XBE

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,626 mi
Last recorded47,626 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 XBE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 47,626 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 45,994 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,198 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 42,145 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 42,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,268 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 40,127 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition on inner braking surface

Fail 28 Apr 2020 40,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs in poor condition on inner braking surface

Pass 20 May 2019 38,397 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2018 36,928 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 34,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 32,076 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 32,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,041 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 27,639 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 25,914 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 25,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 23,927 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,983 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,677 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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RX06 XBE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX06 XBE, 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 RX06 XBE registered?

RX06 XBE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is RX06 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 XBE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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