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Aston martin V8 virage vs Aston martin Vantage: reliability comparison

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

Aston martin V8 virage
82%
MOT pass rate · 94 vehicles
Aston martin Vantage
92%
MOT pass rate · 5,627 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Aston martin Vantage is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Aston martin V8 virage Aston martin Vantage
MOT pass rate 82% 92% ✓
MOT failure rate 18% 8% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 0.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 2%
Average mileage 34,388 mi 29,259 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 94 5,627

Most common faults

Aston martin V8 virage

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 Vantage is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Aston martin V8 virage report Full Aston martin Vantage report Most reliable cars

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.