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V8 VHR

2012 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,981 mi
Last recorded54,981 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Vantage20,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,981 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,517 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2019 32,515 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 28,305 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,986 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 15,451 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 VHR 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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

V8 VHR is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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