Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Aston Martin Virage?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Aston Martin Virage?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Aston Martin Virage?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2012 Aston Martin Virage reliable?

Based on MOT data from 125 vehicles, the 2012 Aston Martin Virage has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2012 Aston Martin Virage?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2012 Aston Martin Virage are: Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (52.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (49.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (31.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Aston Martin Virage?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Aston Martin Virage (2012)

125 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92% first-time pass rate

2012 Aston Martin Virage

CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2012 Aston Martin Virage. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 Aston Martin Virage is a genuinely reliable prospect by MOT standards, with an 89% first-time pass rate that sits 9 percentage points above the UK average — and crucially, only 15.2% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well within acceptable limits for a specialist sports car of this age. Petrol versus diesel isn't a consideration here, as these are petrol-only vehicles.

These cars are running at a sensible 20,674 miles on average for their age, suggesting careful ownership typical of the marque, yet they still pick up a meaningful 5.9 advisories per test and nearly one failure per vehicle, pointing to ageing electrics, trim, and suspension components rather than structural rot. If you're shopping for one, budget for routine advisory work around electrics and minor trim, but the high pass rate means mechanically sound examples are achievable — just get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers the electrical architecture, which tends to be the weak point as these cars age.

We have limited data for the 2012 Aston Martin Virage — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.95

Over 10.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 12k–28k

For context

These stats describe 125 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 125 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 52.6%

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 10.4%

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Brake wear 9.2%

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule · Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 8.1%

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened · Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.

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Based on MOT data from 125 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Aston Martin Virage vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,501

typical

12,448

low mileage

27,613

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Aston Martin Virage vehicles fall between 12,448 and 27,613 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,448 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,448–27,613 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Aston Martin Virages sit.

⚠ Over 37,277 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Aston Martin Virage — Still on the Road

Almost all 2012 Aston Martin Virages are still on the road.

Strong survival — 96 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.95

Avg failures per vehicle

5.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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