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YJ56 CZB

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,301 mi
Last recorded50,301 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 CZB
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 50,301 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 47,983 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 43,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 36,494 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 33,692 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 30,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 30,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,877 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 29,037 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,520 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread depth 2mm

Offside front tyre tread cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,632 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 18,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 12,789 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls have slight perishing. No cords visible.

Nearside front brake disc slightly warped.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 12,784 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyres sidewalls perished but no cords showing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,047 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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YJ56 CZB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJ56 CZB, 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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YJ56 CZB is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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