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MW08 AML

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,279 mi
Last recorded69,279 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 69,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 68,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 67,921 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,128 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 67,128 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,160 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 57,993 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,139 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,717 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 34,334 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 24,483 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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MW08 AML is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MW08 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.

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What year was MW08 AML registered?

MW08 AML is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MW08 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 AML shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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