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AE56 WVY

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,128 mi
Last recorded48,128 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WVY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 48,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 47,079 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,848 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 46,816 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,437 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 46,437 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 44,837 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 39,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 30,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 30,942 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,717 miles

front n/s tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009

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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AE56 WVY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE56 WVY, 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 AE56 WVY registered?

AE56 WVY is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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