2019 Aston Martin Vantage — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Aston Martin Vantage passed 96.0% of its 2,909 recorded MOT tests. Against coupes & convertibles of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the 2019 Vantage comes out 4.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (2.2%) and tyres (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, registration plates and switch — headlamp aim alone was recorded 65 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 10.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 65 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.7% | 48 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.8% | 23 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 22 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.4% | 13 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 5 |
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 | 65 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 33 |
| 3 | Switch | 19 |
| 4 | Washers | 11 |
| 5 | Other leaks | 9 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 9 |
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 | 10.5% | 305 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.0% | 86 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.7% | 50 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.0% | 29 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 23 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 9 |
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 | 2,695 | 3.7% |
| 30-60k | 209 | 7.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 710 | 3.8% |
| 2023 | 742 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 714 | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 716 | 4.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Vantage
On a 2019 Vantage, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.7% 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.
- Other defects (0.8% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
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 2019 Aston Martin Vantages pass their MOT?
96.0% of the 2,909 2019 Aston Martin Vantage MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Aston Martin Vantage?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 2.2% of tests, followed by tyres (1.7%).
Does the 2019 Vantage get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.7% in the 0-30k band to 7.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,909 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.