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V8 PYB

2012 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,518 mi
Last recorded29,518 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Vantage20,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PYB
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 29,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 29,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 27,785 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 25,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 23,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 22,179 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 19,176 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 17,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tyre has cracked between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tyre has cracked between the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 14,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 10,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 8,052 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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V8 PYB is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage in Black 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 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 V8 PYB, 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 V8 PYB registered?

V8 PYB is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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