Lamborghini Aventador MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 12 model years and 2,367 tests, the Lamborghini Aventador passes its MOT 97.4% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 13.7% of the time, so this is 11.1pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are other defects, emissions & environmental and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (2.2%) and emissions & environmental (1.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, catalyst emissions and malfunction indicator lamp — registration plates alone was recorded 67 times.
How it compares
By model year
Every Aventador model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 42 | 97.6% | 2.4% | Tyres |
| 2013 | 74 | 98.7% | 1.4% | Tyres |
| 2014 | 241 | 97.5% | 2.5% | Other defects |
| 2015 | 259 | 95.0% | 5.0% | Other defects |
| 2016 | 514 | 99.0% | 1.0% | Other defects |
| 2017 | 379 | 98.2% | 1.8% | Other defects |
| 2018 | 549 | 96.2% | 3.8% | Other defects |
| 2019 | 180 | 96.7% | 3.3% | Other defects |
| 2020 | 68 | 98.5% | 1.5% | Other defects |
| 2021 | 36 | 100.0% | 0.0% | Other defects |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 2.2% | 53 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 23 |
| 3 | Tyres | 0.7% | 17 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 11 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 4 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.1% | 3 |
| 7 | Brakes | 0.1% | 2 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 67 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 31 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 3 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 3 |
| 7 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
| 8 | Washers | 2 |
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 | 4.7% | 112 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.2% | 29 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 13 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.4% | 10 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 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 | 2,297 | 2.7% |
| 30-60k | 68 | 1.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 440 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 493 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 475 | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 480 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 479 | 2.1% |
What to check before buying a Lamborghini Aventador
- Other defects (2.2% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Emissions & environmental (1.0% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Tyres (0.7% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Lamborghini Aventador?
97.4% of the 2,367 Lamborghini Aventador MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 2.6% fail rate, across model years 2011–2022.
What does the Lamborghini Aventador most often fail its MOT on?
Other defects, recorded in 2.2% of tests, then emissions & environmental (1.0%).
Methodology & source. Based on 2,367 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.