Aston Martin Virage
From 635 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 emissions levels exceed default limits, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 22 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.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 22 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| lamp showing red light to the front, white light to the rear or has heavily reduced light intensity | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
Aston Martin Virage on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 10 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 10.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 299 | 246 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 297 | 247 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 252 | 293 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2024 Q4 | 258 | 282 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2024 Q3 | 317 | 232 | +0 | -0 | +6 |
| 2024 Q2 | 323 | 220 | +0 | -0 | +15 |
| 2024 Q1 | 289 | 239 | +1 | -13 | -12 |
| 2023 Q4 | 273 | 267 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 95.1% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2011 | 95.6% | a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid), engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Virages tested had between 15,937 and 34,780 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,340 median miles, the Virage has 0.036 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 Virage MOT pass rate?
The Aston Martin Virage has a 91.3% MOT pass rate based on 635 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Aston Martin Virage?
The most common MOT failure on the Aston Martin Virage is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Aston Martin Virages are on UK roads?
There are 299 Aston Martin Virages currently licensed on UK roads, with 246 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Aston Martin Virage at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Aston Martin Virage is 24,340 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,937 and 34,780 miles.
Buying a used Virage?
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.