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AF02 ARK

2012 Aston Martin Rapide

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,049 mi
Last recorded36,049 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Rapide27,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 ARK
MakeAston Martin
ModelRapide
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 36,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 34,370 miles

both rear tyres 3.5m

Pass 29 Feb 2024 32,075 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 29,810 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 29,453 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 29,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 27,826 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 23,958 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 22,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 20,677 miles

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 May 2017 17,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 15,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 14,054 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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AF02 ARK is a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF02 ARK, 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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AF02 ARK is a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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