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LJ56 HGO

2006 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,088 mi
Last recorded35,088 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vantage35,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 HGO
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 35,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 34,842 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,817 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 33,624 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

OSF inner rack has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 32,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 32,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,830 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 30,830 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,214 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 29,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,678 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,250 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)

front tyres cracked and perished

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,052 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 9,366 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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LJ56 HGO is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 35,257 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ56 HGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ56 HGO registered?

LJ56 HGO is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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