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ED56 MJP

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,253 mi
Last recorded73,253 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED56 MJP
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 73,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 71,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,738 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 60,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 55,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,283 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 52,686 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut but not deep enough to show cords

Nearside Front wheel has a welded repair but is satisfactory

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,860 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,771 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,726 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 27,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,212 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R roadwheel welded around inner rim of satisfactory repair

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,895 miles

sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,109 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,905 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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ED56 MJP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ED56 MJP, 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 ED56 MJP registered?

ED56 MJP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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