2012 Aston Martin Rapide 5.9L Petrol · KX12 AZZ

The vehicle maintains a positive roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent test on 19 July 2025 at 30,430 miles resulted in a pass despite thin rear brake pads. This indicates a minor consumable wear issue rather than a mechanical failure, following three consecutive passes with no recorded defects between 2022 and 2024. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,174 miles per year. The data shows a period of minimal use between January 2022 and August 2022, where the car covered only 110 miles in seven months. Since the July 2024 test, the vehicle has covered 1,365 miles, suggesting a consistent pattern of low-frequency operation. While this low mileage indicates light strain on the drivetrain, infrequent use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid chemistry due over long periods of standing. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the braking system and suspension components. Given the advisory for thin rear pads in 2025, a technician must check for uneven caliper wear or seized pistons which frequently occur on low-mileage luxury vehicles. The age also necessitates a thorough check of the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking, as these materials perish through age regardless of tread depth. The structural integrity of the chassis should be verified to ensure that long-term storage has not resulted in hidden corrosion in vulnerable areas.