Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto reliable? We analysed 576 real MOT tests across 287 vehicles to find out.
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The Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53 | 100.0% | 5,418 | 9,022 | 15,556 |
| 2022 | 154 | 93.5% | 4,771 | 8,558 | 12,350 |
| 2021 | 274 | 96.7% | 6,186 | 9,920 | 14,540 |
| 2020 | 57 | 93.0% | 9,996 | 13,258 | 16,673 |
How Long Does a Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto Last?
Based on 287 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
100.0% MOT pass rate from 53 tests
93.0% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
The best year to buy a used Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 100.0% across 53 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto THIS CAR | 96.0% | 576 | 9,997 mi | — yrs |
| Aston Martin DB9 | 89.4% | 83,149 | 28,217 mi | 22 yrs |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 90% | 61,949 | 29,688 mi | 21 yrs |
| Aston Martin DB7 | 85.1% | 55,755 | 42,831 mi | 31 yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 Exclusive-line | 95% | 199 | 14,229 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Aston Martin DB9 (89.4% pass rate) and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (90.0% pass rate), the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.0% across 576 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto owner drives around 1,966 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.