2006 Aston Martin Vantage 4.3L Petrol · MX56 DVZ

Verdict for a 2006 Aston Martin Vantage (72,904 mi) The most recent MOT (8 Nov 2024) failed, flagging an engine MIL fault, a non‑working front‑right indicator, corroded rear‑exhaust heat‑shield rivets, multiple tyre‑wear warnings, cracked tyre sidewalls and a TPMS alert. The same tyre‑wear items were noted on the previous pass (9 Nov 2023) and on the 2023‑09‑12 failure, which also added brake‑binding on both rear wheels, heavily worn front and rear brake discs, fractured front coil springs on both sides, and a front‑headlamp levelling fault. Earlier passes (2022, 2021) were clean apart from normal brake‑disc wear and mild coil‑spring corrosion. Main risk pattern – The recurring issues centre on the tyre and brake package and the front suspension springs. Tyres are consistently at or beyond the legal limit, with sidewall cracking that can lead to sudden loss of grip. Brake discs are repeatedly described as “worn, pitted or scored”, and in 2023 the rear brakes were reported as binding, suggesting possible caliper or hydraulic problems. The front coil springs fractured in 2023, a serious suspension failure that can affect handling and ride height. The exhaust heat‑shield rivets are corroded, which can cause rattles or, in extreme cases, exhaust‑system failure. Trend – The condition is clearly deteriorating. Between 2021 and 2022 the MOTs were passes with only mild wear notes.