ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE MOT Pass Rate
95.6% of 2,660 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE MOT tests pass.
The VANTAGE's pass rate of 95.6% is in line with the average across all ASTON MARTIN models, at 94.8%.
The ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE passes its MOT 95.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 94.3% at 0–3 years versus 94.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.3% | 35 | 10,089 miles |
| 3–6 years | 96.2% | 920 | 18,424 miles |
| 6–10 years | 95.4% | 765 | 20,174 miles |
| 10–15 years | 95.7% | 564 | 30,551 miles |
| 15+ years | 94.1% | 376 | 50,840 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 33.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "too high".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 33.8% | too high |
| Tyres | 27.8% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 23.2% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Identification of the vehicle | 15.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Brakes | 9.3% | excessively binding |
| Visibility | 6.6% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
| Suspension | 2.6% | fractured or broken |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 0.7% | ball joint has excessive play |
Related ASTON MARTIN models
- ASTON MARTIN DB9 — 92.6% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN DB11 — 96.8% pass rate
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE — 95.6% pass rate