2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate and common faults

188 MOT tests in 2024. 93.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time93.1%
Failed or needed repairs6.9%
Typical mileage at test13,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 188 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 cords2.7%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: insecure0.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.5%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.2%
  2. Lights & electrics2.7%
  3. Suspension1.1%
  4. Number plates & VIN1.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.5%

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 structure4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.6%

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 2020 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2024, 93.1% of 2020 Aston Martin Vantage cars passed their MOT first time, across 188 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; headlamp aim: too high; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Aston Martin Vantage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).