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YL56 LWY

2006 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,244 mi
Last recorded79,244 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin Vantage35,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LWY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 79,244 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,180 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 77,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 74,609 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,427 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 71,426 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,036 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 70,036 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,532 miles

Front wipers split

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,610 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 68,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,987 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 66,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

tyre pressure warning lamp illumunated, advise investigation

Fail 28 Dec 2017 64,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

tyre pressure warning lamp illumunated, advise investigation

Pass 31 Dec 2016 60,784 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Rear brake slight binding

Pass 18 Dec 2015 58,116 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,201 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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YL56 LWY is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 35,257 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 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL56 LWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL56 LWY registered?

YL56 LWY is a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is YL56 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL56 LWY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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