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HX56 AFO

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,533 mi
Last recorded29,533 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 AFO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 29,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily outer shoulder and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 29,476 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 29,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,346 miles

Central Exhaust noisy Leaking slightly (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,618 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,929 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,988 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,722 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,801 miles

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

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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HX56 AFO is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HX56 AFO, 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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HX56 AFO is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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