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JJ12 AML

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,990 mi
Last recorded49,990 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ12 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 49,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 45,312 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 43,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 37,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,571 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 27,558 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 25,121 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 22,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 20,967 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 18,553 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 18,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 13,760 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 13,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 10,100 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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JJ12 AML 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 85.7%.

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 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 JJ12 AML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JJ12 AML registered?

JJ12 AML is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is JJ12 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ12 AML shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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