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RX56 BBV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,015 mi
Last recorded50,015 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 BBV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 50,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 49,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 49,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,180 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,411 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 48,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,996 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 47,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,116 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly poor

Fail 27 Sep 2018 47,116 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front wiper blades are slightly poor

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,373 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,532 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,774 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,819 miles

Both frot tyres wearing on outer edges.

Front and Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,152 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 BBV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BBV, 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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RX56 BBV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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