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MX12 DXJ

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,527 mi
Last recorded29,527 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 29,527 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 29,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0150 oxygen sensor circuit bank 2 sensor 1 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 28,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 27,421 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 26,216 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 25,042 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 24,815 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 24,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Pass 27 May 2020 24,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 21,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has small screw stuck in it.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 19,066 miles

Advise that all the tyres are starting to split on the treads.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,777 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,226 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 DXJ 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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

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

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