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YJ56 DLO

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,308 mi
Last recorded40,308 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 DLO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 40,308 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 38,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 36,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 36,515 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 36,162 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 36,162 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 35,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 34,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 34,299 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,343 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,114 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,820 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 28,717 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,433 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,707 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 18,727 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in osr tyre.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,727 miles

nail in osr tyre.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 12,704 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,862 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 5,404 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 DLO is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ56 DLO registered?

YJ56 DLO is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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