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S8 TGV

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Red Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,778 mi
Last recorded44,778 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 TGV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 44,778 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 44,731 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 42,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 40,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 36,997 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 33,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside on their edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside all across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 27,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 24,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 21,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 19,554 miles

undertray present

Pass 22 Sep 2016 17,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,136 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,714 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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S8 TGV is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Red with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S8 TGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 TGV registered?

S8 TGV is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is S8 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 TGV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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