2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

206 MOT tests in 2024. 91.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

160Well above average
Passed first time91.3%
Failed or needed repairs8.7%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 206 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  10. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.3%
  2. Brakes2.4%
  3. Tyres2.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  5. Suspension1.5%
  6. Body & chassis1.0%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.0%

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 structure5.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)1.5%

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: stop 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 2007 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2024, 91.3% of 2007 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 206 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Aston Martin Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Aston Martin Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 160, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).