2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

113 MOT tests in 2024. 94.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

153Well above average
Passed first time94.7%
Failed or needed repairs5.3%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 113 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.9%
  3. Headlamp: has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning0.9%
  4. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.9%
  7. Washers: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.4%
  2. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating2.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%

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 low. 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 2011 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2024, 94.7% of 2011 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 113 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Aston Martin Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; headlamp aim: too far to the right; headlamp: has more than 1/2 leds not functioning. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 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).