2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

207 MOT tests in 2024. 94.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

159Well above average
Passed first time94.7%
Failed or needed repairs5.3%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 207 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%
  5. Stop lamp: not working0.5%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.5%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  9. Stop lamp: remains on when the brakes are released0.5%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  3. Suspension1.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  5. Steering0.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

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 structure4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
  5. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened1.9%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

In 2024, 94.7% of 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 207 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 159, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).