2016 Aston Martin Vanquish — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Aston Martin Vanquish passed 95.2% of its 789 recorded MOT tests. That is 9.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 14.4%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.1%) and lighting & signalling (1.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and registration plates — headlamp aim alone was recorded 10 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 12.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.1% | 17 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 13 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 9 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 8 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 2 | Wipers | 6 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 4 | Horn | 5 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 6 | Washers | 4 |
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 | 12.8% | 101 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 24 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.3% | 10 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 3 |
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 | 706 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 82 | 7.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 177 | 6.2% |
| 2022 | 154 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 158 | 3.2% |
| 2024 | 149 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 151 | 5.3% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Vanquish
On a 2016 Vanquish, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2016 Aston Martin Vanquishs pass their MOT?
95.2% of the 789 2016 Aston Martin Vanquish MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Aston Martin Vanquish?
Tyres, recorded in 2.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.7%).
Does the 2016 Vanquish get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 7.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 789 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.