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FJ56 FVP

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,948 mi
Last recorded59,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 59,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 59,562 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 58,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Rim Damaged

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 57,064 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,654 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,702 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking In Tread Slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,640 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joints (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joints (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 45,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joints (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joints (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 41,884 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,846 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,628 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 29,215 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,892 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,894 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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FJ56 FVP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

FJ56 FVP is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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