ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE MOT pass rate
94.3% of 6,785 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE MOT tests pass.
The V8 VANTAGE's pass rate of 94.3% is in line with the average across all ASTON MARTIN models, at 95.1%.
The ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE passes its MOT 94.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 100.0% at 6–10 years to 94.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (15) | 15 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 100.0% | 30 | 20,700 miles |
| 10–15 years | 94.5% | 1,552 | 35,035 miles |
| 15+ years | 94.1% | 5,187 | 46,353 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
The most common reason the ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too low".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.8% | Too low |
| Brakes | 22.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 19.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 13.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 11.2% | Fractured or broken |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 2.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | Fractured |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.4% | Fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
Related ASTON MARTIN models
- ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE — 96.3% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN DB9 — 94.0% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN DB11 — 97.5% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN DBS — 97.4% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN DB7 — 88.9% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH — 95.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE?
- 94.3% of ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE MOT tests pass, based on 6,785 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE?
- The most common reason the ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too low".
- Does this show the ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the ASTON MARTIN service history guide for how to check and keep one.