2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

334 MOT tests in 2024. 93.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

139Well above average
Passed first time93.1%
Failed or needed repairs6.9%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 334 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.2%
  2. Tyres2.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  6. Wheels0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%

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 structure5.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.1%

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: position 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 2013 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2024, 93.1% of 2013 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 334 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Aston Martin Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Aston Martin Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 139, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).