2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

428 MOT tests in 2024. 93.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time93.0%
Failed or needed repairs7.0%
Typical mileage at test15,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 428 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 cords1.4%
  2. Other leaks: leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users0.9%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    2 marked dangerous
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.2%
  8. Rear fog lamp - switch: not able to be operated from the normal driving position0.2%
  9. Position lamps - switch: does not operate in accordance with the requirements0.2%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.3%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  3. Lights & electrics1.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  5. Body & chassis0.9%
  6. Brakes0.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%

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 1.6mm3.7%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Anti-roll bars - linkage: corroded and seriously weakened0.9%

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: 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 2018 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2024, 93.0% of 2018 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 428 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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; other leaks: leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Aston Martin Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).