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RCT 66

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,366 mi
Last recorded66,366 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage42,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCT 66
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 66,366 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 64,910 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,912 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,935 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,312 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,268 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,966 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 56,963 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,252 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 54,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,998 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 42,846 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,606 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,715 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,854 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 18,852 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cracking/splitting.

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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RCT 66 is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 42,824 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 RCT 66, 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 21 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 RCT 66 registered?

RCT 66 is a 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is RCT 66 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCT 66 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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