2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7L Petrol · V888 TYS
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (4.7L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 38,399 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V888 TYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 38,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V888 TYS 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 (V888 TYS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V888 TYS Mileage History
- 14/10/202230,405 mi
- 10/10/202332,743 mi+2,338 mi
- 25/10/202332,751 mi+8 mi
- 24/10/202434,283 mi+1,532 mi
- 25/10/202538,399 mi+4,116 mi
Average of roughly 2,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Aston Martin Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2012 facelift)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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