2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7L Petrol · AMV 12R
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.7L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 75,068 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AMV 12R Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 75,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AMV 12R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (AMV 12R) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AMV 12R Mileage History
- 16/08/202445,005 mi
- 23/08/202445,006 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/202553,752 mi+8,746 mi
- 03/07/202553,752 mi
- 01/07/202675,068 mi+21,316 mi
Average of roughly 16,054 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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