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RA56 WDX

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,317 mi
Last recorded34,317 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 WDX
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 34,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 31,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cracks between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cracks between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cracks between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cracks between tread pattern, several cracks outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 31,543 miles

All Tyres are over 10 years old

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,288 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 30,951 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,139 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,327 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,335 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,897 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 23,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,939 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2012 21,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,365 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,208 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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RA56 WDX 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 87.5%.

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 RA56 WDX, 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 RA56 WDX registered?

RA56 WDX is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is RA56 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA56 WDX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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