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RX06 XUK

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,821 mi
Last recorded148,821 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 148,821 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 147,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 147,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 145,381 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 142,432 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 142,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Service pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 137,452 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 137,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 132,815 miles

front nearside tyre outer edge slightly worn

front offside seat belt slightly frayed on edge

Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,808 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 102,103 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 57,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,743 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 9,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XUK 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 82.4%.

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 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 XUK, 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 RX06 XUK registered?

RX06 XUK is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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