Aston Martin Vantage V8/V12 Vantage (2005-2018) reliability
Aston Martin Vantage V8/V12 Vantage built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet
We've only seen a handful of Aston Martin Vantage V8/V12 Vantage models built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
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Based on 3,689 tests of Vantage models registered 2005-2018.
V8/V12 Vantage fail rate by age
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 19 years old.
How the Vantage V8/V12 Vantage compares
At each age below, see how the Vantage V8/V12 Vantage holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 1,190 tests across 3 Aston Martin models, built around 2018 (7 years old).
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.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake pipes and hoses
High priorityLook under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.
Brake pads
High priorityAsk when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Headlight aim
If you have timePark facing a wall at night and check the beam pattern is even and at the right height.
Other coupes to compare
Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Vantage V8/V12 Vantage.
- 1
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 Vantage V8/V12 Vantage on these figures.
1,235 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 2
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 Vantage V8/V12 Vantage on these figures.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
6,783 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 3
Porsche 911
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 5.3%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.4%
- Dangerous
- 1.6%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 94%
No clear edge over the Aston Martin Vantage V8/V12 Vantage on these figures.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
2,547 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 4
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 Vantage V8/V12 Vantage on these figures.
3,040 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.
How many are still registered
Not enough registration data to show this for the Aston Martin Vantage.
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
16 recalls in all8 of the 16 Vantage V8/V12 Vantage recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 8 recalls
Top concerns
- Certain fixings on the front seat air bag may not have been tightened to the correct torque
- The vehicles may not have had their passenger airbag fixings tightened to the correct torque
- Hydraulic connector may leak
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
How Vantage V8/V12 Vantage cars have aged
How Vantage V8/V12 Vantage cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
V8/V12 Vantage variants compared
Most common issues on Aston Martin Vantages of this age
This list covers every Aston Martin Vantage built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the V8/V12 Vantage on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 17.3%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 24.9%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 31.6%Advisory
Headlamp aimed too low or out of line
- 41.4%Advisory
Brake pads wearing thin
- 51.4%Minor
Windscreen damaged, but the driver can still see clearly
Based on 368 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Aston Martin Vantage V8/V12 Vantage (2005-2018) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 368 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.