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AM56 VAN

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,313 mi
Last recorded71,313 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM56 VAN
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,313 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 70,823 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 70,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,787 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 69,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,031 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,578 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 66,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,067 miles

Nearside Front cracking in tread

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,290 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,152 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 50,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm seized seek advice (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,194 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sill areas

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,046 miles

body has undertray fitted not aloowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 29,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,307 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,069 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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AM56 VAN is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AM56 VAN, 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 AM56 VAN registered?

AM56 VAN is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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