2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

174 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

141Well above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 174 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: not working2.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.7%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Side repeaters: not working1.1%
  7. Horn: not working0.6%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.0%
  2. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  4. Tyres1.7%
  5. Number plates & VIN1.1%
  6. Suspension0.6%

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 structure6.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded2.3%

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: washers: 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 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 174 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were washers: not working; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 141, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).