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Aston Martin Vanquish reliability by build year

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We've only got 207 MOT tests for Aston Martin Vanquishes built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Aston Martin Vanquish built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Aston Martin Vanquishes built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check an Aston Martin Vanquish by number plate

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Aston Martin Vanquish's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Vanquish's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Vanquish Mk2

Mk2 (2012-2018)

Excellent
PETROL

2.4% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 1.0% and 5.5%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 207 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

PETROL

7.8% fail rate, built around 2003 (22 years old)

Likely between 4.0% and 14.7%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 30.7%)

From 102 MOT tests at this ageLimited data

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Aston Martin Vanquish.

See every build year for the Aston Martin Vanquish

Side-by-side

Aston Martin Vanquish generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk2 (2012-2018)
Excellent
Excellent2.4%likely between 1.0% and 5.5%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 207 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating7.8%likely between 4.0% and 14.7%built around 2003 (22 years old)from 102 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Vanquish, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Aston Martin Vanquish fail rate by age

This chart combines every Aston Martin Vanquish ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
984.1%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
2072.4%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1844.3%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
1817.2%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
1866.5%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
1825.0%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1293.1%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
7814.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
523.9%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
865.8%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
8011.3%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1027.8%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
739.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 18 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Aston Martin Vanquishes

These issues come from 7-year-old Aston Martin Vanquishes, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    6.3%
    Advisory: 25Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    4.3%
    Advisory: 11Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    1.4%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 3 (100% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    0.5%
    Advisory: 6Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake hose fitting slightly corroded

    0.5%
    Advisory: 2Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 207 MOT tests on 7-year-old Aston Martin Vanquishes, every generation combined.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Aston Martin Vanquish.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

6 recalls in all

5 of the 6 Aston Martin Vanquish recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 5 recalls

Top concerns

  • RA-06-2074 –Vanquish ESP
  • Vehicle may roll away
  • Movement of seat may damage battery supply cable

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.8%
    Dangerous
    4.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    No clear edge over the Aston Martin Vanquish on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,783 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volkswagen Scirocco

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    6.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    No clear edge over the Aston Martin Vanquish on these figures.

    3,040 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Porsche Cayman

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93%

    No clear edge over the Aston Martin Vanquish on these figures.

    1,235 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Audi A5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.6%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    87.6%

    No clear edge over the Aston Martin Vanquish on these figures.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    15,811 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Aston Martin Vanquish across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 207 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Aston Martin Vanquish ever sold: 1,638 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 207 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.