2015 Aston Martin Vantage — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,897 MOT tests analysed for the 2015 Aston Martin Vantage, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and emissions & environmental. Its pass rate of 95.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (84.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 30 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.5% | 29 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 26 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 25 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 11 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.6% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 24 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 3 | Washers | 15 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 14 |
| 5 | Wipers | 11 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.2% | 250 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.8% | 110 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.8% | 53 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.6% | 31 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 23 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.2% | 22 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,556 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 329 | 6.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 387 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | 400 | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 383 | 4.2% |
| 2024 | 364 | 4.4% |
| 2025 | 363 | 5.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Vantage
Before buying a 2015 Aston Martin Vantage, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 1.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Emissions & environmental (1.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Aston Martin Vantages pass their MOT?
95.0% of the 1,897 2015 Aston Martin Vantage MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Aston Martin Vantage?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 1.6% of tests, followed by tyres (1.5%).
Does the 2015 Vantage get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 6.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,897 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.