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VN57 AGE

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,563 mi
Last recorded32,563 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 AGE
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 32,563 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 31,902 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 30,954 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 28,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,500 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,393 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 25,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 23,087 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 23,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,815 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 17,762 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 15,494 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 11,058 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 7,206 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread area

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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VN57 AGE 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN57 AGE, 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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What year was VN57 AGE registered?

VN57 AGE is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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