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PJ04 AML

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,507 mi
Last recorded17,507 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 17,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 17,181 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 16,833 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 16,146 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 14,501 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 14,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 14,209 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 12,582 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 10,392 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 8,095 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2017 6,906 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 4,234 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 2,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 2,205 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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PJ04 AML 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 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 PJ04 AML, 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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PJ04 AML is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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