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MY56 AMV

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,182 mi
Last recorded87,182 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY56 AMV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,182 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable casing corroded / cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 83,633 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 83,622 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ABS Cable / Brake wear indicator cable insecure - O/S/F, N/S/F and O/S/R

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,834 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 68,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,255 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 57,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 40,441 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 39,633 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,865 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,593 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to age crack

Pass 20 Nov 2015 36,137 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,705 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 22,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,305 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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MY56 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MY56 AMV, 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 MY56 AMV registered?

MY56 AMV is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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