2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

207 MOT tests in 2024. 92.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

144Well above average
Passed first time92.8%
Failed or needed repairs7.3%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 207 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions0.5%
  4. Driver's seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.0.5%
  5. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle0.5%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.5%
  9. Washers: not working0.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics2.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  3. Tyres1.0%
  4. Body & chassis1.0%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Brakes0.5%

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 1.6mm4.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2012 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2024, 92.8% of 2012 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 207 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Aston Martin Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Aston Martin Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 144, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).