2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Aston Martin Vanquish MOT pass rate and common faults

161 MOT tests in 2024. 95.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time95.7%
Failed or needed repairs4.3%
Typical mileage at test7,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 161 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high1.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.6%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working0.6%
  5. Matched pair: are incorrectly positioned0.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  7. Vehicle Identification Number: not legible0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.1%
  2. Tyres0.6%
  3. Steering0.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.6%

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 structure3.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible0.6%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded0.6%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish?

In 2024, 95.7% of 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish cars passed their MOT first time, across 161 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).