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MX56 XTA

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,400 mi
Last recorded81,400 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 79,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,637 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 78,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,749 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 69,681 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,994 miles

undertrays & covers fitted ........unable to examine some components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre beginning to crack and perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre beginning to crack and perish

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes at rear joiners (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,417 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,477 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,684 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,302 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,852 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,043 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,728 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 XTA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver 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 MX56 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

MX56 XTA is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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