2007 Aston Martin Vanquish — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 431 MOT tests, the 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish recorded an 87.0% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 26.9% of the time, so this is 13.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (5.6%) and lighting & signalling (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint dust cover, headlamp aim and linkage ball joint dust cover — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 32 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 12.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 17.2% in 2021 to 8.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 5.6% | 24 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 14 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.0% | 13 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.8% | 12 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.4% | 6 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.9% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover | 32 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 10 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 10 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 8 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 6 |
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 | 12.1% | 52 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.0% | 26 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 11 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 11 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 10 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.4% | 6 |
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 | 338 | 12.7% |
| 30-60k | 85 | 15.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87 | 17.2% |
| 2022 | 91 | 16.5% |
| 2023 | 87 | 10.3% |
| 2024 | 94 | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 72 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Vanquish
On a 2007 Vanquish, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (5.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2007 Aston Martin Vanquishs pass their MOT?
87.0% of the 431 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish?
Suspension, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.3%).
Does the 2007 Vanquish get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.7% in the 0-30k band to 15.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 431 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.