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R500 ALX

2012 Aston Martin Vantage

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,075 mi
Last recorded53,075 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Vantage20,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 ALX
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 53,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 49,241 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 46,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 45,046 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 42,907 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 42,907 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,094 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 40,716 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 37,446 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,958 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,875 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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R500 ALX is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R500 ALX, 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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What year was R500 ALX registered?

R500 ALX is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is R500 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 ALX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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