2011 Aston Martin Rapide 5.9L Petrol · SN60 BXK

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the most recent inspection indicates a shift from a clean record to emerging mechanical wear. The test in September 2025 at 29,676 miles flagged the first defects in several years of clean results. The tester identified slight play in the offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and noted both front outer tyres were reaching the legal tread limit. This suggests that while the car has been maintained, it is now entering a requiring component replacement. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between September 2021 and January 2023, where the car covered only 4,624 miles over sixteen months, followed by a more consistent increase of roughly 5,000 miles leading up to the 2025 test. This low-use pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals rather than traditional mechanical wear and tear seen on high-mileage examples. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the 2021 test highlighted a worn nearside rear upper suspension arm bush, and the 2025 test confirmed play in the front anti-roll bar. Given the age of the vehicle and low mileage, a thorough check of all rubber bushings is essential to ensure they have not perished or cracked from sitting stationary. The reported wear on the front tyres also suggests a potential alignment issue or tracking check that should be verified to prevent premature replacement of a new set of tyres.