2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

379 MOT tests in 2024. 94.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time94.7%
Failed or needed repairs5.3%
Typical mileage at test18,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 379 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.8%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.3%
  6. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit0.3%
  7. Flexible brake hoses: excessively stretched0.3%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.3%
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  2. Tyres1.3%
  3. Lights & electrics1.3%
  4. Brakes0.5%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  6. 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 structure6.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.8%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2016 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2024, 94.7% of 2016 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 379 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Aston Martin Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2016 Aston Martin Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).