2012 Aston Martin Virage — MOT failures & pass rate
540 MOT tests on the 2012 Aston Martin Virage are in this dataset, and 90.9% of them passed. That is 12.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 21.7%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.7%) and lighting & signalling (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp cleaning device, malfunction indicator lamp and stop lamp — headlamp cleaning device alone was recorded 12 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 20 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 19 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 9 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp cleaning device | 12 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 7 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.0% | 97 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.5% | 35 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 26 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.4% | 24 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 10 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 360 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 178 | 10.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 111 | 8.1% |
| 2022 | 115 | 10.4% |
| 2023 | 108 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 94 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 112 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Virage
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (1.7% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2012 Aston Martin Virages pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 540 2012 Aston Martin Virage MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Aston Martin Virage?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.5%).
Does the 2012 Virage get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 10.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 540 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.