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YJ12 AJO

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,508 mi
Last recorded51,508 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage22,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 AJO
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 50,207 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 48,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear pads (handbrake) showing signs of ageing

Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,813 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 46,604 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 44,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,336 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,287 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,511 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,590 miles

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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YJ12 AJO is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ12 AJO, 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 YJ12 AJO registered?

YJ12 AJO is a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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