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MX56 DWV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,783 mi
Last recorded46,783 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 46,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 44,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,429 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 40,161 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 38,789 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,272 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 33,273 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 31,903 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2016 29,367 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 26,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,282 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,676 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 27 Aug 2011 16,665 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,851 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 10,048 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 DWV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver 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 MX56 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

MX56 DWV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MX56 DWV safe to buy?

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