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FJ56 FVC

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,689 mi
Last recorded38,689 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 FVC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 38,689 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 37,840 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 37,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 35,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 34,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 33,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 28,929 miles

Rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2016 26,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 23,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,532 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 15,782 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 15,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,133 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,831 miles

Oil leak

under floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 7,474 miles

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

plastic undertray fitted at rear

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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FJ56 FVC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FJ56 FVC, 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 FJ56 FVC registered?

FJ56 FVC is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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