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HX56 ARZ

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,409 mi
Last recorded61,409 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 61,409 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 59,027 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 58,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 55,641 miles

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,658 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 54,658 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,693 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front pressure low ?

Offside Rear h/brake reading low

Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,689 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front pressure low ?

Offside Rear h/brake reading low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,227 miles

o/s rear inner side light not working

Fail 17 Jul 2013 49,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

bonnet second catch partly siezed

o/s rear inner side light not working

Pass 26 May 2011 47,113 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked and small cut in outer wall

o/s/f tyre slightly cracked in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,494 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 44,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,503 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 42,509 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 ARZ 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 72.2%.

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 HX56 ARZ, 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 ARZ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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