2016 Aston Martin Vantage · 1,678 MOT tests
2016 Aston Martin Vantage reliability
2016 Aston Martin Vantages fail 5% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 Vantage years (1,678 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin Vantages: 6%)
- 5%
- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin Vantages: 6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 61% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 16,895
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,678
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 69% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.3% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Aston Martin Vantage
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Tyres0.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.6%
- Brakes0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.66%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.6%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.6%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.36%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.18%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.47%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.67%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.07%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (0.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (0.72%)
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 2016 Aston Martin Vantage reliable?
2016 Aston Martin Vantages fail 5% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 8 Vantage years (1,678 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Aston Martin Vantage MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (0.66% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.6% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Aston Martin Vantage have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Aston Martin Vantage shows 16,895 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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