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OU56 CWM

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,649 mi
Last recorded50,649 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 CWM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 50,649 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 49,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 48,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 48,523 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,212 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,311 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,623 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,951 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,310 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,782 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,251 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,230 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,560 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 13,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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OU56 CWM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black 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 OU56 CWM, 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 OU56 CWM registered?

OU56 CWM is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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