2017 Aston Martin Vantage · 1,319 MOT tests
2017 Aston Martin Vantage reliability
2017 Aston Martin Vantages fail 5.3% of first MOT tests, 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Vantage years (1,319 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin Vantages: 6%)
- 5.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin Vantages: 6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 53% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 11,665
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,319
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.5% of tests fail here (134% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Aston Martin Vantage
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics2%
- Tyres1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Brakes0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too high 0.61%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
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 0.53%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.45%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.38%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.82%) · Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (1.36%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.83%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (0.61%)
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 2017 Aston Martin Vantage reliable?
2017 Aston Martin Vantages fail 5.3% of first MOT tests, 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Vantage years (1,319 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Aston Martin Vantage MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too high (0.61% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (0.53% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (0.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Aston Martin Vantage have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Aston Martin Vantage shows 11,665 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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