2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Aston Martin Vanquish MOT pass rate and common faults

193 MOT tests in 2024. 95.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time95.9%
Failed or needed repairs4.1%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 193 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  3. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.0%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded0.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres1.0%
  2. Lights & electrics1.0%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  4. Brakes0.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Suspension0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.0%

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: tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. 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 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish?

In 2024, 95.9% of 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish cars passed their MOT first time, across 193 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish?

The most common failure reasons were tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; headlamp aim: too high; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).