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M2 XDW

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,727 mi
Last recorded33,727 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 XDW
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 33,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 30,709 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 29,372 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 27,934 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,782 miles

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on further look at run flat light after re set

Fail 27 Apr 2021 26,782 miles

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

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on further look at run flat light after re set

Pass 5 May 2020 25,808 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 23,798 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,275 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,417 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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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M2 XDW is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver 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 M2 XDW, 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 M2 XDW registered?

M2 XDW is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is M2 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 XDW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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