2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage · 1,512 MOT tests
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantages fail 5.6% of first MOT tests, 79% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 V8 Vantage years (1,512 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin V8 Vantages: 8.8%)
- 5.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin V8 Vantages: 8.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 79% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 35,020
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,512
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 69% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 75% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Brakes0.9%
- Tyres0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
- Steering0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.53%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.46%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Position lamp not working 0.46%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.46%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.33%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.52%) · Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (1.46%) · Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (1.39%)
Other years
Every Aston Martin V8 Vantage year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable?
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantages fail 5.6% of first MOT tests, 79% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 V8 Vantage years (1,512 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.66% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (0.53% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (0.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage shows 35,020 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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