2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7L Petrol · FJ12 DTX
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.7L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 30,068 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ12 DTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 30,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ12 DTX 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 (FJ12 DTX) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FJ12 DTX Mileage History
- 27/02/202327,075 mi
- 11/03/202428,269 mi+1,194 mi
- 06/03/202529,098 mi+829 mi
- 09/03/202630,064 mi+966 mi
- 17/03/202630,068 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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