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LY56 OBD

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,728 mi
Last recorded22,728 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 OBD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 22,728 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 20,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 17,311 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 15,496 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 15,202 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 14,441 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 14,405 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 13,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 12,411 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 11,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,627 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 11,480 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 10,005 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 8,029 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,448 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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LY56 OBD is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LY56 OBD, 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 LY56 OBD registered?

LY56 OBD is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for LY56 OBD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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