Aston Martin V8 Vantage
From 6,180 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 51 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 51 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 42 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 34 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 33 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 31 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 27 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 26 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 22 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 20 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 90.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2011 | 92.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2010 | 96.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2009 | 96.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits |
4 earlier years
| 2008 | 92.9% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2007 | 93.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 90.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2005 | 87% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all V8 Vantages tested had between 27,860 and 48,660 miles on the clock.
At 43,177 median miles, the V8 Vantage has 0.016 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Aston Martin models
| Aston Martin Vantage | 95.1% |
| Aston Martin Db9 | 92.7% |
| Aston Martin Db11 | 96.7% |
| Aston Martin Dbs | 97.1% |
| Aston Martin Db7 | 87.6% |
Common questions
What is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT pass rate?
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage has a 92.9% MOT pass rate based on 6,180 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
The most common MOT failure on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 51 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
What is the typical mileage of a Aston Martin V8 Vantage at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Aston Martin V8 Vantage is 43,177 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,860 and 48,660 miles.
Buying a used V8 Vantage?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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