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AM09 RAY

2012 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (27 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,576 mi
Last recorded42,576 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Vantage20,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 RAY
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

27 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2026 42,576 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 41,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 42,249 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 38,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 41,835 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 35,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 41,452 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 33,054 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,886 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 31,094 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,817 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 38,396 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 26,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 36,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 22,612 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 19,592 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 28,189 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,258 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,167 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,668 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 22,609 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 21,770 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,187 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,325 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,925 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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AM09 RAY is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 20,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM09 RAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AM09 RAY is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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