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V1 RMW

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,892 mi
Last recorded40,892 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 RMW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 40,892 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 40,518 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 40,187 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 39,589 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 39,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 39,303 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,686 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 37,972 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 36,037 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 35,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,249 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,603 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,610 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 26,904 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 22,463 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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V1 RMW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V1 RMW, 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 V1 RMW registered?

V1 RMW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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