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943 HP

2012 Aston Martin Rapide

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,007 mi
Last recorded56,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Rapide27,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration943 HP
MakeAston Martin
ModelRapide
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 56,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 54,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 53,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 47,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,267 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 39,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning lamp illuminated & written message indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose chrome door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,563 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 31,843 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 31,838 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 27,562 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cord clearly visible

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 4 May 2017 27,562 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty does not appear to operate, no tell tale or written message confirming action (3.4.5)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cord clearly visible

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2016 22,294 miles

unable to check offside rear seat belt due to fitted child seat

Pass 5 May 2015 19,791 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Rapide?

Based on 9,686 MOT tests across 1,008 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
2,316
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,008
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 27
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943 HP is a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Rapide models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 27,428 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 Rapide fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 943 HP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Rapide typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Rapide is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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943 HP is a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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