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MV56 DPZ

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,196 mi
Last recorded47,196 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 DPZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 47,196 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,895 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 46,757 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 75% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,483 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,479 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 45,479 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,747 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,967 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 39,707 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,301 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 28,458 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 25,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 21,262 miles

rear no.plate insecure

sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 14 May 2010 13,936 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,157 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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MV56 DPZ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MV56 DPZ, 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 MV56 DPZ registered?

MV56 DPZ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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