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VX12 FAO

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Gold Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,344 mi
Last recorded16,344 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 FAO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 16,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 15,526 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 15,523 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 15,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 14,426 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 13,669 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 12,972 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 12,972 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 11,948 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 10,874 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 10,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 9,571 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 8,780 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 7,840 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 7,128 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VX12 FAO is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Gold with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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 VX12 FAO, 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 VX12 FAO registered?

VX12 FAO is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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