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MX56 DWJ

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,996 mi
Last recorded29,996 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 DWJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 29,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,813 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

front tyre's deteriorted & wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,393 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,865 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 27,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 24,306 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,677 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,591 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,486 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 15,481 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,702 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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MX56 DWJ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MX56 DWJ, 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 MX56 DWJ registered?

MX56 DWJ is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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The MOT history for MX56 DWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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