2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Aston Martin Vanquish MOT pass rate and common faults

149 MOT tests in 2024. 94.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time94.0%
Failed or needed repairs6.0%
Typical mileage at test18,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 149 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  2. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.3%
  3. Horn: not working1.3%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.7%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    1 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.7%
  2. Lights & electrics2.7%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.3%
  4. Brakes0.7%

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 structure7.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2016 Aston Martin Vanquish?

In 2024, 94.0% of 2016 Aston Martin Vanquish cars passed their MOT first time, across 149 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Aston Martin Vanquish?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Aston Martin Vanquish reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).