2013 Aston Martin Vantage · 1,447 MOT tests
2013 Aston Martin Vantage reliability
2013 Aston Martin Vantages fail 7.7% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 Vantage years (1,447 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin Vantages: 6%)
- 7.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin Vantages: 6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 23,978
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,447
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Tyres1%
- Brakes0.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.04%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 0.9%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.55%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.41%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.35%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.28%
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 (3.59%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.17%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (0.97%)
Other years
Every Aston Martin Vantage year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Aston Martin Vantage reliable?
2013 Aston Martin Vantages fail 7.7% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 Vantage years (1,447 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Aston Martin Vantage MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.04% of tests), position lamp not working (0.9% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Aston Martin Vantage have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Aston Martin Vantage shows 23,978 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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