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LK56 CDE

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,253 mi
Last recorded78,253 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 CDE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 78,253 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 75,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 73,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 72,699 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 68,296 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 68,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,053 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,674 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,092 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,684 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,982 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,992 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,855 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 21 Mar 2012 19,906 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,205 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,099 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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LK56 CDE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LK56 CDE, 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 LK56 CDE registered?

LK56 CDE is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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