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VX56 MFO

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,937 mi
Last recorded48,937 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 MFO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,937 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 45,139 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,384 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 44,378 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 43,910 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 43,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,496 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,475 miles

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

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

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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VX56 MFO is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX56 MFO, 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 VX56 MFO registered?

VX56 MFO is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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