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MX12 DWD

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,663 mi
Last recorded47,663 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 DWD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 47,663 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 47,663 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 38,977 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 36,621 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 30,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 24,487 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 24,487 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 21,763 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 19,846 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 18,549 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 14,613 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,847 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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MX12 DWD is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black 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 MX12 DWD, 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 MX12 DWD registered?

MX12 DWD is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MX12 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX12 DWD 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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