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AE56 FZX

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,092 mi
Last recorded60,092 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 FZX
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 60,092 miles

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,939 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 59,937 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,165 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 54,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,526 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,336 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,300 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,331 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,331 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 46,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

vehicle presenter be aware tyre wear at front of vehicle would suggest steering geometry check and possible adjustment is needed

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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AE56 FZX is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AE56 FZX, 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 AE56 FZX registered?

AE56 FZX is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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