Aston martin Lagonda vs Aston martin V8 vantage: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Aston martin Lagonda
83%
MOT pass rate · 209 vehicles
Aston martin V8 vantage
90%
MOT pass rate · 4,050 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Aston martin V8 vantage is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 83%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Aston martin Lagonda | Aston martin V8 vantage |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 17% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 71,722 mi | 44,676 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 209 | 4,050 |
Most common faults
Aston martin Lagonda
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aston martin V8 vantage
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Aston martin V8 vantage is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 83%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.