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LJ56 HGL

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Blue Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,873 mi
Last recorded69,873 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 HGL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 69,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 68,915 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,186 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 67,466 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,351 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,991 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,211 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,489 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,548 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,144 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 49,139 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,548 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 43,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jul 2015 43,502 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,677 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,503 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,347 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,773 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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LJ56 HGL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Blue with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ56 HGL, 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 LJ56 HGL registered?

LJ56 HGL is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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