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AG61 GUL

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,611 mi
Last recorded34,611 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG61 GUL
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 34,611 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 34,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 33,572 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 33,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 32,332 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 31,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,527 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 28,527 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 23,403 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,262 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 17,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 11,242 miles

front tyres have cracks in circumference of tread

Pass 6 Mar 2015 8,828 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracked Within Tread Around Circumfrance of The Tyre.

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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AG61 GUL is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AG61 GUL, 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 AG61 GUL registered?

AG61 GUL is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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