2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

151 MOT tests in 2024. 89.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

153Well above average
Passed first time89.4%
Failed or needed repairs10.6%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 151 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: not working2.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    2 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  4. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested0.7%
  5. Stop lamp: remains on when the brakes are released0.7%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  8. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.7%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  3. Suspension2.0%
  4. Tyres1.3%
  5. Brakes0.7%
  6. Wheels0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  3. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened2.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%

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: washers: 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 2009 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2024, 89.4% of 2009 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 151 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Aston Martin Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were washers: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Aston Martin Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 153, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).