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WU56 FVW

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Green Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,354 mi
Last recorded54,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 FVW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 54,354 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 51,577 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 50,922 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 50,922 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 48,613 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,493 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,438 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,226 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,515 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,725 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,764 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,027 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,489 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,929 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 12,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU56 FVW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Green with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WU56 FVW, 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 WU56 FVW registered?

WU56 FVW is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WU56 FVW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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