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B16 DNG

2012 Aston Martin Rapide

Bronze Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,449 mi
Last recorded30,449 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Rapide27,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DNG
MakeAston Martin
ModelRapide
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 30,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 30,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 30,118 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 29,365 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 29,365 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 26,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 26,958 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Handbrake pads broken up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 26,385 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 26,385 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 23,723 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 23,716 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 22,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,663 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 21,645 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,640 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,281 miles

Both nearside and offside front tyres excessively worn on inside and outside edges. They are also worn close to the legal limit.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 16,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both nearside and offside front tyres excessively worn on inside and outside edges. They are also worn close to the legal limit.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B16 DNG is a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide in Bronze with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 B16 DNG, 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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B16 DNG is a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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