2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

358 MOT tests in 2024. 94.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

162Well above average
Passed first time94.4%
Failed or needed repairs5.6%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 358 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    7 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  3. Side repeaters: not working0.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits0.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.6%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics4.2%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  3. Tyres1.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Brakes0.8%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  7. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
  4. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened2.5%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

In 2024, 94.4% of 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 358 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: too high; side repeaters: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 162, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).