Aston Martin Vanquish
From 3,505 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 a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 52 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.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 52 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 45 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 23 |
| a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 10 |
| headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 8 |
Aston Martin Vanquish on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 85 newly registered in the past year with 20 leaving, a net gain of 65. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,192 | 348 | +14 | -3 | +11 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,207 | 322 | +13 | -4 | +9 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,087 | 433 | +43 | -0 | +67 |
| 2024 Q4 | 983 | 470 | +15 | -13 | +2 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,120 | 331 | +1 | -0 | +18 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,146 | 287 | +0 | -0 | +41 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,045 | 347 | +3 | -43 | -40 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,004 | 428 | +0 | -0 | +7 |
5 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanquish V12 Auto | Petrol | 515 | 45% |
| Vanquish Volante V12 Auto | Petrol | 206 | 18% |
| Vanquish S V12 Auto | Petrol | 171 | 15% |
| Vanquish S | Petrol | 155 | 14% |
| Vanquish S Volante V12 Auto | Petrol | 90 | 8% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 97% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2017 | 95.9% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 96% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 2015 | 96.9% | a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
7 earlier years
| 2014 | 97.2% | a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber, audible warning inoperative |
| 2013 | 98.3% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2007 | 89.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2005 | 96.6% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2004 | 83.9% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2003 | 84.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2002 | 95.8% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vanquishs tested had between 7,087 and 24,042 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,760 median miles, the Vanquish has 0.028 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 V8 Vantage | 92.9% |
| Aston Martin Dbs | 97.1% |
Common questions
What is the Aston Martin Vanquish MOT pass rate?
The Aston Martin Vanquish has a 95.3% MOT pass rate based on 3,505 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Aston Martin Vanquish?
The most common MOT failure on the Aston Martin Vanquish is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 52 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Aston Martin Vanquishs are on UK roads?
There are 1,192 Aston Martin Vanquishs currently licensed on UK roads, with 348 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Aston Martin Vanquish at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Aston Martin Vanquish is 16,760 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,087 and 24,042 miles.
Buying a used Vanquish?
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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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.