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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Aston Martin Vanquish. Check any Vanquish by registration number below.

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92.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.0%

vs Aston Martin Avg

16

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Aston Martin Vanquish — MOT Reliability Overview

The Aston Martin Vanquish has an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, which is 1.0 percentage points below the Aston Martin brand average of 93.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Vanquish is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Aston Martin Vanquish fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Vanquish for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Aston Martin Vanquish, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Aston Martin Vanquish performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 150 vehicles

99.3%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

13k mi

2018

Based on 545 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.9%

Mileage at 5yr

12k mi

2017

Based on 732 vehicles

96.2%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.5%

Mileage at 5yr

12k mi

2016

Based on 517 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

6.4%

2015

Based on 636 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.0%

Mileage at 10yr

43k mi

2014

Based on 659 vehicles

97.3%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

0.8%

Mileage at 10yr

42k mi

2013

Based on 768 vehicles

97.4%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

1.5%

Mileage at 10yr

46k mi

2012

Based on 114 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

22.1%

Mileage at 10yr

54k mi

2007

Based on 278 vehicles

89.6%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

5.0%

2006

Based on 141 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.2%

2005

Based on 214 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.0%

2004

Based on 225 vehicles

83.6%Good
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

22.7%

2003

Based on 230 vehicles

83.5%Good
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

33.3%

2002

Based on 279 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

2001

Based on 47 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

13.8%

0

Based on 1,763 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

Top MOT Failures — Aston Martin Vanquish

The most common reasons a Aston Martin Vanquish fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

5.5%
2

Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

3.6%
3

A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded

1.9%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

0.7%

Front Nearside

0.7%

Aston Martin Vanquish — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Aston Martin Vanquish MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Aston Martin Vanquish?
The average MOT pass rate for the Aston Martin Vanquish is 92.6% compared to the Aston Martin average of 93.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Aston Martin Vanquish?
The most common MOT failures on the Aston Martin Vanquish are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (5.5%), Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements (3.6%), A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Aston Martin Vanquish reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, the Aston Martin Vanquish is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Aston Martin Vanquish?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Aston Martin Vanquish?
Typical mileage for the Aston Martin Vanquish: 13,429 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vanquish to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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