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HX56 AVB

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,141 mi
Last recorded61,141 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 61,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 59,461 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 58,278 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 57,107 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,591 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 55,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 53,108 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,162 miles

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)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,206 miles

ns headlight blanking plug missing

nsf tyre tread split

osf tyre wall damaged

screen chip

Fail 5 Oct 2012 32,206 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

ns headlight blanking plug missing

nsf tyre tread split

osf tyre wall damaged

screen chip

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,115 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 21,911 miles

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)

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 AVB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX56 AVB registered?

HX56 AVB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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