Aston Martin Vantage MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Aston Martin Vantage. Check any Vantage by registration number below.
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94.6%
Avg Pass Rate
+0.9%
vs Aston Martin Avg
22
Year Ranges
Excellent
Reliability
Aston Martin Vantage — MOT Reliability Overview
The Aston Martin Vantage has an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, which is 0.9 percentage points above the Aston Martin brand average of 93.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Vantage is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
The most common reasons a Aston Martin Vantage fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. If you are preparing your Vantage for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Aston Martin Vantage, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Aston Martin Vantage performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 418 vehicles
0.0%
1.4%
20k mi
2020
Based on 651 vehicles
0.2%
3.4%
19k mi
30k mi
2019
Based on 3,060 vehicles
0.2%
2.3%
20k mi
28k mi
2018
Based on 1,961 vehicles
0.2%
4.0%
26k mi
2017
Based on 1,046 vehicles
0.1%
7.4%
12k mi
2016
Based on 1,338 vehicles
0.0%
3.0%
2015
Based on 1,211 vehicles
0.4%
2.6%
40k mi
2014
Based on 1,195 vehicles
0.1%
5.1%
41k mi
2013
Based on 1,177 vehicles
0.6%
3.2%
40k mi
2012
Based on 689 vehicles
0.2%
6.3%
47k mi
2011
Based on 362 vehicles
0.0%
2.9%
2010
Based on 430 vehicles
0.7%
9.5%
2009
Based on 476 vehicles
0.9%
15.3%
2008
Based on 531 vehicles
0.3%
7.9%
2007
Based on 671 vehicles
0.6%
9.2%
2006
Based on 985 vehicles
0.3%
2.8%
2005
Based on 92 vehicles
0.0%
8.3%
1999
Based on 44 vehicles
0.0%
1989
Based on 30 vehicles
0.0%
9.1%
1987
Based on 33 vehicles
0.0%
1984
Based on 31 vehicles
0.0%
0
Based on 4,707 vehicles
25k mi
Top MOT Failures — Aston Martin Vantage
The most common reasons a Aston Martin Vantage fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
A tyre seriously damaged
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Rear Nearside
Front
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Aston Martin Vantage — Frequently Asked Questions
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