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FH06 LYW

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,093 mi
Last recorded28,093 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 LYW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 28,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 28,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 27,872 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,441 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 27,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 27,035 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 27,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,386 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 26,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,950 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 24,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers& undertray fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 22,330 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,386 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2009 20,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

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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FH06 LYW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH06 LYW, 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 FH06 LYW registered?

FH06 LYW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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