2017 Aston Martin Vanquish — MOT failures & pass rate
1,091 MOT tests on the 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish are in this dataset, and 96.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 12.6% of the time, so this is 8.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (1.4%) and lighting & signalling (1.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, wipers and headlamp aim — registration plates alone was recorded 15 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 11.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1.4% | 15 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 13 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 12 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 15 |
| 2 | Wipers | 11 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 7 |
| 5 | Washers | 5 |
| 6 | Horn | 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 | 11.3% | 123 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.1% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 15 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.0% | 11 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 5 |
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 | 1,022 | 3.4% |
| 30-60k | 68 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 223 | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 220 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 230 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 206 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 212 | 1.9% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Vanquish
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 1.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (1.4% 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 (1.2% 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 2017 Aston Martin Vanquishs pass their MOT?
96.1% of the 1,091 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish?
Tyres, recorded in 1.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.2%).
Does the 2017 Vanquish get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,091 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.