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Lamborghini Aventador Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Lamborghini Aventador reliable? We analysed 3,896 real MOT tests across 743 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,896 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.8%
Typical Mileage
7,792mi
Annual Mileage
818mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
15yrs

The Lamborghini Aventador is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lamborghini Aventador.

Lamborghini Aventador Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Lamborghini Aventador. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Lamborghini Aventador MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Lamborghini Aventador to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.1%
2020
94.5%
2019
93.6%
2018
97.2%
2017
95.6%
2016
92.3%
2015
95.1%
2014
97.3%
2013
92.5%
2012
94.2%
2011

Lamborghini Aventador Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Lamborghini Aventador fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

registration plate missing 4

Lamborghini Aventador Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Lamborghini Aventador owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
317 mi/yr
Typical
818 mi/yr
Average
1,503 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,840 mi/yr

Lamborghini Aventador MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lamborghini Aventador year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 85 94.1% 1,775 4,288 6,592
2019 237 94.5% 1,772 5,084 9,077
2018 684 93.6% 4,149 7,480 12,133
2017 570 97.2% 3,443 6,639 11,650
2016 861 95.6% 2,437 5,415 9,199
2015 482 92.3% 5,686 11,297 17,071
2014 536 95.1% 6,212 11,212 17,268
2013 148 97.3% 7,270 11,825 17,558
2012 120 92.5% 9,918 17,293 24,065
2011 52 94.2% 7,752 11,786 18,700

How Long Does a Lamborghini Aventador Last?

Based on 743 Lamborghini Aventador vehicles on UK roads.

Average
7.3 years
Median
7.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
15 years

Lamborghini Aventador Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Lamborghini Aventador MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
7,792 mi
75th Percentile
13,624 mi
95th Percentile
25,781 mi
Max Recorded
75,713 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Lamborghini Aventador

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2013

97.3% MOT pass rate from 148 tests

Year to avoid
2015

92.3% MOT pass rate from 482 tests

The best year to buy a used Lamborghini Aventador is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.3% across 148 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Lamborghini Aventador Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Lamborghini Aventador THIS CAR 94.8% 3,896 7,792 mi 15 yrs
Lamborghini Gallardo 91.7% 11,324 20,722 mi 23 yrs
Lamborghini Huracan 95.5% 6,157 13,089 mi 12 yrs
Lamborghini Urus V8 Auto 95% 3,483 24,824 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Astra Sxi Cdti 71.3% 1,227 125,244 mi — yrs

Compared to the Lamborghini Gallardo (91.7% pass rate) and the Lamborghini Huracan (95.5% pass rate), the Lamborghini Aventador sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Lamborghini Aventador?

The Lamborghini Aventador has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.8% across 3,896 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is registration plate missing with 4 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Lamborghini Aventador owner drives around 818 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.

In terms of longevity, most Lamborghini Aventador models stay on UK roads for around 15 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

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.

Lamborghini Aventador — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lamborghini Aventador reliable?
Based on 3,896 MOT tests, the Lamborghini Aventador has a 94.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Lamborghini Aventador?
The most common failure point is registration plate missing.
How many miles does a Lamborghini Aventador do per year?
The typical Lamborghini Aventador does around 818 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Lamborghini Aventador last?
Most Lamborghini Aventador models stay on UK roads for around 15 years based on our analysis of 743 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Lamborghini Aventador?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Lamborghini Aventador?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Lamborghini Aventador is 2013 with a 97.3% pass rate across 148 tests.