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2011 Aston Martin Vantage: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Aston Martin Vantage first registered in 2011: we looked at the 350 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 350 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

350MOTs of 2011 cars, done in 2023–2025
92%pass first time (all 2011 cars: 62%)
2,400typical miles a year
12%had tyres flagged

Common 2011 Aston Martin Vantage MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2011 Aston Martin Vantage MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    12% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    9% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    8% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Suspension
    2% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    1% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    1% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2011 Aston Martin Vantage

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Aston Martin Vantage compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
2025–Too new for MOT data
2024–Too new for MOT data
2023–Too new for MOT data
2022403Tyres 9%
2021660Tyres 12%
2020594Tyres 13%
20192,109Tyres 14%
20181,393Tyres 12%
2017883Tyres 11%
20161,148Tyres 13%
20151,067Tyres 14%
20141,066Tyres 13%
2013967Tyres 13%
2012573Tyres 10%
2010431Tyres 10%
2009455Tyres 11%
2008435Tyres 14%
2007617Tyres 12%
2006852Tyres 12%
2005–Too few tests
1989–Too few tests
1988–Too few tests
1987–Too few tests
1986–Too few tests
1985–Too few tests
1984–Too few tests
1979–Too few tests
1978–Too few tests
1973–Too few tests
1972–Too few tests
1963–Too few tests

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Aston Martin Vantage cars first registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score