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MM56 MJM

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,019 mi
Last recorded46,019 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM56 MJM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 46,019 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 44,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 44,184 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc's corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc's corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 44,158 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 brakes slight fluctuation. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 44,089 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 brakes slight fluctuation. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 44,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 43,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 40,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 38,945 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 36,237 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,466 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 34,457 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 34,451 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,024 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,058 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 23,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,939 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 15,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,344 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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MM56 MJM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MM56 MJM, 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 MM56 MJM registered?

MM56 MJM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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