2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

293 MOT tests in 2024. 93.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time93.2%
Failed or needed repairs6.8%
Typical mileage at test13,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 293 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  4. Washers: not working0.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.3%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  3. Tyres1.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Brakes0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

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 structure5.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
  3. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.7%

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: 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 2017 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2024, 93.2% of 2017 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 293 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Aston Martin Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Aston Martin Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).