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CN12 CTZ

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,498 mi
Last recorded55,498 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN12 CTZ
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 55,498 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 53,950 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 53,949 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop Lamp outer LEDs Flickering intermittently

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Water ingress to rear lamps

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 52,920 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 48,433 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 39,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,457 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 26,080 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 22,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 17,716 miles

Front Tyre's age cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2016 13,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 9,207 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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CN12 CTZ is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CN12 CTZ, 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 CN12 CTZ registered?

CN12 CTZ is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is CN12 CTZ safe to buy?

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