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BU08 ETS

2011 Aston Martin Rapide

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,548 mi
Last recorded18,548 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Aston Martin Rapide33,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ETS
MakeAston Martin
ModelRapide
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 18,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 15,270 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 15,241 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 14,023 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 14,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 14,009 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 13,187 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 12,580 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 11,690 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,650 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 8,867 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 6,881 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Rapide?

Based on 9,686 MOT tests across 1,008 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
2,316
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,008
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 27
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BU08 ETS is a 2011 Aston Martin Rapide in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Aston Martin Rapide models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 33,922 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 Rapide fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 ETS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Rapide typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Aston Martin Rapide is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU08 ETS registered?

BU08 ETS is a 2011 Aston Martin Rapide, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is BU08 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 ETS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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