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Aston martin V12 vantage vs Aston martin Vantage: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Aston martin V12 vantage
85%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Aston martin Vantage
92%
MOT pass rate · 5,627 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Aston martin V12 vantage (85%) and Aston martin Vantage (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Aston martin V12 vantage Aston martin Vantage
MOT pass rate 85% 92% ✓
MOT failure rate 15% 8% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 0.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 27,031 mi 29,259 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 5,627

Most common faults

Aston martin V12 vantage

  1. Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  2. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Aston martin Vantage

  1. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Aston martin V12 vantage (85%) and Aston martin Vantage (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.