2018 Lamborghini Aventador — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2018 Lamborghini Aventador passed 96.2% of its 549 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (10.9% fail rate), the 2018 Aventador comes out 7.1pp better. Failures cluster in other defects, emissions & environmental and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — other defects (3.1%) and emissions & environmental (1.3%) 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 19 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 3.1% | 17 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 7 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.1% | 6 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 4 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 19 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 8 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
| 4 | Emissions not tested | 2 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 2 |
| 6 | Joints | 1 |
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 | 7.6% | 42 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.0% | 11 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 4 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.7% | 4 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.5% | 3 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 526 | 4.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 121 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 115 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 101 | 2.0% |
| 2024 | 111 | 7.2% |
| 2025 | 101 | 4.0% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Aventador
On a 2018 Aventador, other defects is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Other defects (3.1% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Emissions & environmental (1.3% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Tyres (1.1% 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.
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 2018 Lamborghini Aventadors pass their MOT?
96.2% of the 549 2018 Lamborghini Aventador MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Lamborghini Aventador?
Other defects, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (1.3%).
Methodology & source. Based on 549 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.