2018 Aston Martin Vantage · 2,056 MOT tests
2018 Aston Martin Vantage reliability
2018 Aston Martin Vantages fail 5.6% of first MOT tests, 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 Vantage years (2,056 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin Vantages: 6%)
- 5.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Aston Martin Vantages: 6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 47% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 14,210
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,056
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.4% of tests fail here (755% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Aston Martin Vantage
Fail rate by area
- Tyres1.6%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Number plates and VIN1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Brakes0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.88%
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 0.63%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.39%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Windscreen washers not working 0.29%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Fluid leak harmful to environment 0.19%
A heavy fluid leak that could harm the environment or endanger other road users is a MOT fail.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.15%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.58%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.58%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.83%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.39%)
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 2018 Aston Martin Vantage reliable?
2018 Aston Martin Vantages fail 5.6% of first MOT tests, 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 Vantage years (2,056 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Aston Martin Vantage MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.88% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.63% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Aston Martin Vantage have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Aston Martin Vantage shows 14,210 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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