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OU56 KHK

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,372 mi
Last recorded58,372 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 KHK
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 58,372 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 57,351 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 56,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 55,624 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 55,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front calliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear calliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 52,856 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,029 miles

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated with message stating tyre system fault. As vehicle built before July 2008 not a failure.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 51,412 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,050 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 50,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 48,819 miles

M.I light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,181 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 45,749 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,290 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 38,290 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,163 miles

both front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 23 Aug 2012 32,834 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres perished between tread pattern

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,641 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 24,742 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 24,742 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,785 miles

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

rear brakes slightly binding

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 KHK is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OU56 KHK, 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 KHK registered?

OU56 KHK is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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The MOT history for OU56 KHK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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