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T6 CAR

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,328 mi
Last recorded48,328 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 CAR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 48,328 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 46,757 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 45,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,348 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 44,024 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,071 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 43,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,761 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,822 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows severe wear to its inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 41,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre shows severe wear to its inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,112 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 18,508 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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T6 CAR is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black 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 T6 CAR, 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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T6 CAR is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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