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V12 WAO

2012 Aston Martin Rapide

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,258 mi
Last recorded57,258 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Rapide27,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 WAO
MakeAston Martin
ModelRapide
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 57,258 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 57,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 55,777 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 55,777 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 53,095 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 49,766 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,976 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 45,519 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 44,446 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,010 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,365 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,168 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 36,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,399 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Rapide?

Based on 9,686 MOT tests across 1,008 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
2,316
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,008
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 27
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V12 WAO is a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Rapide models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 27,428 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 Rapide fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V12 WAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Rapide typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Rapide is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V12 WAO registered?

V12 WAO is a 2012 Aston Martin Rapide, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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