Aston Martin common problems and MOT failures
From 49,479 MOT tests in 2024, 4.7% of Aston Martin vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Aston Martin MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyre seriously damaged | 305 |
| 2 | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements | 303 |
| 3 | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 194 |
| 4 | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 192 |
| 5 | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 151 |
| 6 | lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 144 |
| 7 | spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 120 |
| 8 | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 116 |
| 9 | tyre tread depth outside legal limits | 107 |
| 10 | direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 96 |
What this means if you're buying a Aston Martin
The single most common MOT failure for Aston Martin is tyre seriously damaged, accounting for 18% of all failure items. A set of new tyres typically costs £200–£500 depending on size.
These figures are from real MOT inspections — they show what testers actually find wrong with Aston Martin vehicles. If you're viewing a used Aston Martin, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Aston Martin models by MOT pass rate
Lowest pass rates first — these models have the most testable issues.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Vantage | 10,763 | 96.3% |
Buying a specific Aston Martin? Check the individual vehicle's MOT history for free on GOV.UK to see its actual test results, advisories, and mileage readings.
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