Aston Martin Vantage
From 10,763 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 tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 59 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 tyre seriously damaged | 59 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 50 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 41 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 33 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 31 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 29 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 20 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 19 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 17 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 16 |
Aston Martin Vantage on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 287 newly registered in the past year with 28 leaving, a net gain of 259. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 7,962 | 1,652 | +94 | -28 | +66 |
| 2025 Q2 | 8,016 | 1,532 | +54 | -0 | +92 |
| 2025 Q1 | 7,024 | 2,432 | +84 | -0 | +124 |
| 2024 Q4 | 6,709 | 2,623 | +55 | -0 | +60 |
| 2024 Q3 | 7,807 | 1,465 | +55 | -0 | +112 |
| 2024 Q2 | 7,913 | 1,247 | +38 | -0 | +497 |
| 2024 Q1 | 7,075 | 1,588 | +64 | -458 | -394 |
| 2023 Q4 | 6,679 | 2,378 | +38 | -80 | -42 |
17 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage V8 Auto | Petrol | 2,894 | 38% |
| Vantage V8 | Petrol | 2,525 | 33% |
| Vantage V8 Roadster Auto | Petrol | 586 | 8% |
| Vantage V12 | Petrol | 253 | 3% |
| Vantage | Petrol | 215 | 3% |
| Vantage S V12 Auto | Petrol | 196 | 3% |
| Vantage V8 Roadster | Petrol | 159 | 2% |
| Vantage S V8 Auto | Petrol | 138 | 2% |
| Vantage F1 Edition V8 Auto | Petrol | 135 | 2% |
| Vantage S V8 | Petrol | 111 | 1% |
| Vantage N430 Auto | Petrol | 77 | 1% |
| Vantage S V8 Roadster Auto | Petrol | 72 | <1% |
| Vantage Amr V8 | Petrol | 71 | <1% |
| Vantage S V12 | Petrol | 71 | <1% |
| Vantage S V12 Roadster Auto | Petrol | 67 | <1% |
| Vantage N430 | Petrol | 54 | <1% |
| Vantage V12 Auto | Petrol | 50 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97.6% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow |
| 2020 | 96.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2019 | 97.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2018 | 94.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
12 earlier years
| 2017 | 95.2% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2016 | 96.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 2015 | 96.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2014 | 94.7% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2013 | 93.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2012 | 95.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2011 | 93.6% | emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2010 | 86.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2009 | 86.7% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2008 | 93.5% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a direction indicator lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning |
| 2007 | 94.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2006 | 96.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, esc mil indicates a system malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vantages tested had between 15,081 and 40,334 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,211 median miles, the Vantage has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Aston Martin models
| Aston Martin Db9 | 92.7% |
| Aston Martin Db11 | 96.7% |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 92.9% |
| Aston Martin Dbs | 97.1% |
| Aston Martin Db7 | 87.6% |
Common questions
What is the Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate?
The Aston Martin Vantage has a 95.1% MOT pass rate based on 10,763 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Aston Martin Vantage?
The most common MOT failure on the Aston Martin Vantage is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 59 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Aston Martin Vantages are on UK roads?
There are 7,962 Aston Martin Vantages currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,652 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Aston Martin Vantage at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Aston Martin Vantage is 27,211 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,081 and 40,334 miles.
Buying a used 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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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.