2007 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 92.1% of Aston Martin Vantages first used in 2007 passed their MOT first time, against 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Aston Martin Vantages first used in 2007 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
92.1%
of 917 first tests; all cars first used in 2007: 57.4%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
2,810
first tests, 2023–2025; 917 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
70.9%
of 917 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
44,500
middle half: 32,000–58,000 miles; all cars first used in 2007: 107,500

How the 2007 Aston Martin Vantage MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Vantages first used in 2007 against all cars first used in 2007 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Vantage figure was 34.7 points higher.

2007 VantageAll cars first used in 2007
50%60%70%80%90%100%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2007, test year 2021: 56.8%All cars first used in 2007, test year 2022: 57.2%All cars first used in 2007, test year 2023: 57%All cars first used in 2007, test year 2024: 56.9%All cars first used in 2007, test year 2025: 57.4%2007 Vantage, test year 2021: 88.4%2007 Vantage, test year 2022: 91.5%2007 Vantage, test year 2023: 89.2%2007 Vantage, test year 2024: 91.3%2007 Vantage, test year 2025: 92.1%92.1%57.4%
View this chart as a table
Test year2007 VantageAll cars first used 2007Vantage first tests
202188.4%56.8%950
202291.5%57.2%965
202389.2%57.0%954
202491.3%56.9%939
202592.1%57.4%917

Common 2007 Aston Martin Vantage MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2007 Vantages, as a share of all 2,810 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing7.2%203
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge5.4%152
Brake pads: wearing thin3.9%109
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive2.8%78
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material2.7%77

Questions about the 2007 Aston Martin Vantage MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2007 Aston Martin Vantage?

In 2025, 92.1% of Vantages first used in 2007 passed their MOT first time, against 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

How often does a 2007 Aston Martin Vantage fail its MOT?

In 2025, 7.9% of first tests on Vantages first used in 2007 did not pass first time: 6.4% failed, and a further 1.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 257 of 2,810 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2007 Aston Martin Vantage MOT advisories?

“Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (on 7.2% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (5.4%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (3.9%), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (2.8%) and “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (2.7%).

Is a 2007 Aston Martin Vantage reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 88.4% in 2021 to 92.1% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2007

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2007 Aston Martin Vantage MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2007 Vantage” means an Aston Martin Vantage whose date of first use falls in 2007 (56, 07 and 57 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2007, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.