Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 6,390 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 6,390 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Aston Martin V8 Vantage cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the V8 Vantage tends to fail
Share of Aston Martin V8 Vantage cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, suspension, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Aston Martin V8 Vantage holds up well for its age: 93% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 98% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage in 2024: 13 years and older, 93%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).