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RX56 BBF

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,706 mi
Last recorded78,706 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 BBF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 78,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight war inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 74,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 73,693 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,261 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,638 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,689 miles

Rear tyres cracking

small chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2017 54,689 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres cracking

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,131 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 53,130 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,991 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,220 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,447 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,263 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,338 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,393 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,504 miles

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

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

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 BBF is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BBF, 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 BBF registered?

RX56 BBF is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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The MOT history for RX56 BBF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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