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V12 AFA

2012 Aston Martin Vantage

White Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,979 mi
Last recorded36,979 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Vantage20,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 AFA
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 36,979 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 36,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 35,775 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 34,679 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 33,517 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 31,661 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 27,737 miles

Nearside Front Discs worn.

Offside Front Discs worn.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 25,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 25,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 25,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 20,573 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 11,006 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 17,768 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 11,015 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 11,004 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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V12 AFA is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage in White with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V12 AFA, 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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V12 AFA is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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