2011 Aston Martin Virage — MOT failures & pass rate
409 MOT tests on the 2011 Aston Martin Virage are in this dataset, and 92.7% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (23.2% fail rate), the 2011 Virage comes out 15.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.2%) and visibility (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, headlamp cleaning device and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 9 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 13 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 7 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 6 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.5% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 4 |
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 | 9 |
| 2 | Headlamp cleaning device | 9 |
| 3 | Wipers | 6 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 3 |
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 | 20.5% | 84 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.1% | 25 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.7% | 15 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.7% | 11 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 9 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.7% | 7 |
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 | 252 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 151 | 7.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 7.2% |
| 2022 | 80 | 3.8% |
| 2023 | 85 | 11.8% |
| 2024 | 76 | 4.0% |
| 2025 | 85 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Virage
On a 2011 Virage, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (3.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.7% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (1.5% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2011 Aston Martin Virages pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 409 2011 Aston Martin Virage MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Aston Martin Virage?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by visibility (1.7%).
Does the 2011 Virage get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 7.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 409 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.