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RX56 AAY

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,781 mi
Last recorded65,781 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 AAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,781 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 52,197 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,937 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,185 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 44,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 29,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,296 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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RX56 AAY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RX56 AAY, 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 RX56 AAY registered?

RX56 AAY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RX56 AAY safe to buy?

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