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AV56 DXC

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,797 mi
Last recorded38,797 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DXC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 38,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 33,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 27,315 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 25,635 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 21,697 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 20,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 17,550 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 15,060 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 15,058 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 14,584 miles

O/s/r , N/s/f , & N/s/r tyres all have cracks in outer sidewalls or shoulders

Pass 12 Dec 2017 12,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shocker weak

Offside Rear Rear shocker weak.

Fail 11 Dec 2017 12,872 miles

Central Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Central Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear shocker weak

Offside Rear Rear shocker weak.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 10,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in the sidewall.

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Driver (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,382 miles

NSF & OSF flexi brake hose ferroules corrodeing.

NSF tyre sidewall cracking.

OSF wiper blade split.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 9,346 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NSF & OSF flexi brake hose ferroules corrodeing.

NSF tyre sidewall cracking.

OSF wiper blade split.

TPMS Warning light on dash.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 8,873 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 8,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 7,578 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 7,176 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 6,595 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 5,147 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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AV56 DXC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AV56 DXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 DXC registered?

AV56 DXC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 2 October 2006.

Is AV56 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 DXC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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