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HX56 AUJ

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,386 mi
Last recorded60,386 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 AUJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 60,386 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,336 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 58,025 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 54,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 53,526 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 50,507 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 50,487 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Poor braking efficiency (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Handbrake caliper, outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 44,220 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,397 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,706 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,020 miles

Both front tyres cracking in thread

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 20,896 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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HX56 AUJ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AUJ, 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 HX56 AUJ registered?

HX56 AUJ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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