2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

146 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

151Well above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 146 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements4.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: too far to the right1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%
  7. Stop lamp: remains on when the brakes are released0.7%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Mirrors: does not provide a view to the rear0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.8%
  2. Number plates & VIN4.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  4. Body & chassis1.4%
  5. Brakes0.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  3. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded4.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%

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: registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. 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 2010 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2010 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 146 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Aston Martin Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Aston Martin Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 151, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).