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MW51 EMM

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,939 mi
Last recorded38,939 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 EMM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 38,939 miles

both rear lamps have condensation

Pass 19 Mar 2024 37,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,686 miles

offside wiper starting to smear

Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,515 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 34,512 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 33,207 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,098 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,132 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 25,724 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 25,724 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,985 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,449 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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MW51 EMM is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW51 EMM, 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 MW51 EMM registered?

MW51 EMM is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for MW51 EMM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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