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AE62 AKJ

2012 Aston Martin Vanquish

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,483 mi
Last recorded25,483 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Vanquish23,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE62 AKJ
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 25,483 miles

Handbrake warning light constantly illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Park brake pads beginning to break up

Pass 2 Sep 2024 23,900 miles

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose ferrule corroded to brake caliper.

Rear Park brake pads cracking.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 23,588 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 23,587 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 23,334 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 22,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 12,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 10,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 9,999 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 8,520 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 6,091 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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AE62 AKJ is a 2012 Aston Martin Vanquish in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE62 AKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE62 AKJ registered?

AE62 AKJ is a 2012 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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The MOT history for AE62 AKJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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