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Y5 DJM

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,523 mi
Last recorded21,523 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 DJM
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 21,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 19,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 18,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 17,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 14,273 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 14,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Serious cracking in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Serious cracking in the tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 12,935 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 11,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 10,656 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Jun 2017 9,253 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 9,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 8,008 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 6,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2015 6,928 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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Y5 DJM is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y5 DJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y5 DJM?

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What year was Y5 DJM registered?

Y5 DJM is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is Y5 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 DJM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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