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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

98.1%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.4%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

2020

Based on 651 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.2%

Retest Rate

3.4%

Mileage at 3yr

19k mi

Mileage at 5yr

30k mi

2019

Based on 3,060 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.2%

Retest Rate

2.3%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

Mileage at 5yr

28k mi

2018

Based on 1,961 vehicles

96.5%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.2%

Retest Rate

4.0%

Mileage at 5yr

26k mi

2017

Based on 1,046 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.1%

Retest Rate

7.4%

Mileage at 5yr

12k mi

2016

Based on 1,338 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.0%

2015

Based on 1,211 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

2.6%

Mileage at 10yr

40k mi

2014

Based on 1,195 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.1%

Retest Rate

5.1%

Mileage at 10yr

41k mi

2013

Based on 1,177 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

3.2%

Mileage at 10yr

40k mi

2012

Based on 689 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.2%

Retest Rate

6.3%

Mileage at 10yr

47k mi

2011

Based on 362 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.9%

2010

Based on 430 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

9.5%

2009

Based on 476 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

15.3%

2008

Based on 531 vehicles

93.4%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

7.9%

2007

Based on 671 vehicles

93.4%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

9.2%

2006

Based on 985 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

2.8%

2005

Based on 92 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.3%

1999

Based on 44 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1989

Based on 30 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.1%

1987

Based on 33 vehicles

97.0%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1984

Based on 31 vehicles

83.9%Good
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 4,707 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Mileage at 5yr

25k mi

Top MOT Failures — Aston Martin Vantage

The most common reasons a Aston Martin Vantage fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

4.2%
2

Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

1.3%
3

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

1.1%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.0%
5

A tyre seriously damaged

0.9%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

0.7%

Rear Nearside

0.5%

Front

0.5%

Aston Martin Vantage — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Aston Martin Vantage MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Aston Martin Vantage?
The average MOT pass rate for the Aston Martin Vantage is 94.6% compared to the Aston Martin average of 93.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Aston Martin Vantage?
The most common MOT failures on the Aston Martin Vantage are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (4.2%), Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (1.3%), Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (1.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Aston Martin Vantage reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, the Aston Martin Vantage is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Aston Martin Vantage?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Aston Martin Vantage?
Typical mileage for the Aston Martin Vantage: 20,120 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vantage to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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