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AE62 AJY

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,711 mi
Last recorded28,711 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE62 AJY
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 28,711 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 28,255 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 27,860 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 2022 27,216 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 26,253 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 12 Feb 2020 25,142 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 24,161 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 24,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,415 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,954 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,038 miles

Rear pads getting abit low.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 15,913 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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AE62 AJY is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 22,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE62 AJY, 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 14 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE62 AJY registered?

AE62 AJY is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is AE62 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE62 AJY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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