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MX12 DWE

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,265 mi
Last recorded46,265 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 DWE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 46,265 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 44,999 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 43,269 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 42,023 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 40,688 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 39,344 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 37,060 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 36,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,160 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 36,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 30 Oct 2017 33,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,635 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,836 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,557 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 DWE 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 92.9%.

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 MX12 DWE, 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 MX12 DWE registered?

MX12 DWE is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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