ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE MOT pass rate
96.3% of 12,348 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE MOT tests pass.
The VANTAGE has a pass rate of 96.3%, a little higher than the average across all ASTON MARTIN models (95.1%).
The ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE passes its MOT 96.3% 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 98.7% at 0–3 years to 93.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 98.7% | 398 | 10,769 miles |
| 3–6 years | 97.3% | 4,042 | 17,227 miles |
| 6–10 years | 96.9% | 3,533 | 19,309 miles |
| 10–15 years | 95.4% | 2,400 | 30,122 miles |
| 15+ years | 93.6% | 1,975 | 46,918 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE
The most common reason the ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 42.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.1% | Too high |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Tyres | 17.3% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 15.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 13.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Brakes | 10.4% | Excessively binding |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | Fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
| Suspension | 2.9% | Fractured or broken |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related ASTON MARTIN models
- ASTON MARTIN DB9 — 94.0% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN DB11 — 97.5% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE — 94.3% 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 VANTAGE?
- 96.3% of ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE MOT tests pass, based on 12,348 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE?
- The most common reason the ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 42.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
- Does this show the ASTON MARTIN 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.