2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

356 MOT tests in 2024. 91.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time91.8%
Failed or needed repairs8.2%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 356 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  2. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.8%
  3. Washers: not working0.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  5. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.6%
  6. Driver's seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.0.6%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed0.3%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.3%
  9. Position lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp0.3%
  10. Seat belts - condition: retracting mechanism defective0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.7%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  4. Brakes1.1%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Suspension0.3%

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 structure6.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
  3. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened3.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2014 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2024, 91.8% of 2014 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 356 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Aston Martin Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Aston Martin Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).