ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE2012 · 5.9L PETROL

Most recent MOT (17 Mar 2026 – 43 926 mi) The latest test was a clean pass with no defects recorded. At the time of the test the mileage was just under 44 000 mi, confirming the vehicle has been driven very lightly for its age. Recurring mechanical pattern - Coil‑spring corrosion on both front and rear off‑side springs was flagged in March 2025 and again in the same test when the vehicle failed. - Brake‑hose corrosion (slight corrosion to the ferrules) was also noted on both front hoses in the 2025 tests. - Rear brake‑disc wear appears repeatedly: in 2022 the rear discs were described as “worn, pitted or scored”, in the 2025 failure the near‑side rear disc was “significantly and obviously worn”, and the off‑side rear disc was “worn, pitted or scored”. - Tyre wear on the rear wheels has been a recurring advisory, with the 2023 test showing both rear tyres “worn close to the legal limit” and the 2022 test noting edge cracking on the rear tyres and a cut on the front left tyre. Trend assessment The pattern shows a steady focus on rear‑wheel components (brake discs and tyres) and on corrosion of suspension springs and brake‑hose ferrules. The 2025 failure suggests the rear‑disc wear had progressed to a point where the vehicle could not pass, but the subsequent 2026 pass indicates that the offending parts were likely replaced or repaired. Since the same corrosion advisories re‑appear, the underlying cause (e.g., exposure to moisture or long periods of inactivity) has not been fully eliminated, so the risk of recurrence remains. Overall the trend is stable to slightly improving : the most serious failure (rear‑disc wear) has been addressed, but the recurring corrosion advisories mean the vehicle will need ongoing attention to those areas.