2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

126 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

138Well above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 126 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  4. Washers: not working1.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high and too far to the left.0.8%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  3. Tyres3.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Brakes1.6%
  6. Steering0.8%

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 structure7.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.6%
  3. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened4.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened3.2%

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: 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 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 126 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: too low; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 138, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).