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RU55 URM

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,280 mi
Last recorded92,280 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 URM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 92,280 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 90,186 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,885 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,757 miles

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Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,036 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,100 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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RU55 URM is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RU55 URM, 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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What year was RU55 URM registered?

RU55 URM is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RU55 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 URM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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