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V8 WDA

2012 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,987 mi
Last recorded59,987 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Vantage20,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 59,987 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 57,641 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,333 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,732 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 52,711 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,572 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 49,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,326 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 43,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 33,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,792 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 25,433 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 19,550 miles

Nearside Front cracks in circumference of tread

Offside Front cracks in circumference of tread

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 WDA 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 84.6%.

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 V8 WDA, 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 WDA registered?

V8 WDA is a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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