2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

715 MOT tests in 2024. 91.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

160Well above average
Passed first time91.3%
Failed or needed repairs8.7%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 715 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working0.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  8. Washers: not working0.4%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.2%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  3. Brakes1.5%
  4. Suspension1.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  6. Tyres1.1%
  7. Steering0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

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 structure7.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.2%

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 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

In 2024, 91.3% of 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 715 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp aim: too low; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 160, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).