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LK56 CEX

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,289 mi
Last recorded29,289 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 29,289 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 27,435 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,097 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 24,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 23,219 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,375 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 21,594 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 20,474 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,382 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 19,382 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,520 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,339 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,908 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 CEX is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CEX, 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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LK56 CEX is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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