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2011 Aston Martin Virage: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Aston Martin Virage first registered in 2011: we looked at the 230 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 230 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

230MOTs of 2011 cars, done in 2023–2025
89%pass first time (all 2011 cars: 62%)
2,000typical miles a year
21%had tyres flagged

Common 2011 Aston Martin Virage MOT failures and advisories

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

  • Tyres
    21% 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
    8% 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
    7% 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
    5% 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.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    3% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • 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.

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

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 Virage compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2012291Tyres 17%
2000–Too few tests
1999–Too few tests
1998–Too few tests
1997–Too few tests
1996–Too few tests
1995–Too few tests
1994–Too few tests
1993–Too few tests
1992–Too few tests
1991–Too few tests
1990–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 Virage cars first registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score