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GN56 KCZ

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,990 mi
Last recorded15,990 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 KCZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 15,990 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 15,985 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 15,912 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 15,910 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 15,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap cover adrift, but tank is still sealed

nearside front tyre and both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 21 Oct 2019 15,586 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 15,328 miles

fuel filler cap separated, but still fully sealed

Pass 10 Nov 2016 15,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f flexi pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s main brake pipe is corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 15,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f flexi pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s main brake pipe is corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 14,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 14,646 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 11,991 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 10,981 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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GN56 KCZ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GN56 KCZ, 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 GN56 KCZ registered?

GN56 KCZ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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