Aston Martin Vanquish MOT Failures
An analysis of 18,324 real DVSA MOT tests on the Aston Martin Vanquish — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads. Generations covered: MkI (2001–2007), MkII (2013–2018), MkIII (2019–2021).
Where the Aston Martin Vanquish fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Aston Martin Vanquish is anti-roll bar links worn — this model is 66 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a major concern for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 18,324 MOT tests, 0.57% of all Aston Martin Vanquish tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include suspension joint dust cover missing or no longe... (27x the fleet average), track rod ends worn (16x the fleet average), suspension ball joints worn (192x the fleet average), and suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated (6.7x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Aston Martin Vanquish's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Suspension, Steering, Brakes. If you're inspecting a Aston Martin Vanquish before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
Known issues beyond the MOT
An MOT only tests roadworthiness at a single point in time — it won't catch developing faults, intermittent problems, or issues that haven't yet reached the failure threshold. These are the issues that Aston Martin Vanquish specialists and owners flag most frequently, drawn from manufacturer technical bulletins, workshop data, and verified owner reports.
Brake hose and line corrosion Major
MOT data shows brake line corrosion occurring at 3.8 times the fleet average, with the trend worsening. Affects MkI, MkII, MkIII; typical independent garage repair cost is £400–£800.
Suspension joint dust cover failure
Ball joint and suspension arm dust covers on the Vanquish deteriorate significantly faster than the fleet average, with MOT data showing failure rates 16.2 times higher than typical cars in the 20-40k mile range. Affects MkI, MkII, MkIII; typical independent garage repair cost is £150–£300.
Steering rack gaiter deterioration
The steering rack gaiter (protective rubber boot covering the steering rack) fails at 14.8 times the fleet average rate, particularly on low-mileage cars under 20,000 miles. Affects MkI, MkII, MkIII; typical independent garage repair cost is £100–£200.
Parking brake efficiency
Parking brake efficiency drops below MOT requirements at 6 times the fleet average rate in the 20-40k mile range. Affects MkI, MkII, MkIII; typical independent garage repair cost is £150–£300.
For the complete picture — including repair costs across independent, specialist, and dealer garages — see the full Aston Martin Vanquish common problems breakdown.
What to check before buying a Aston Martin Vanquish
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Aston Martin Vanquish:
Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn, suspension joint dust cover missing or no longe..., suspension ball joints worn, suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated. Steering — check for track rod ends worn.
Beyond the MOT items, ask specifically about brake hose and line corrosion and suspension joint dust cover failure. These won't show up on a standard MOT but can be expensive to fix — repairs start from £400. A specialist pre-purchase inspection is worth the investment on this model.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. And verify the service history to confirm maintenance has been kept up to schedule. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Aston Martin Vanquish MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Aston Martin Vanquish?
Based on 18,324 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is anti-roll bar links worn — at 66x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include suspension joint dust cover missing or no longe... and track rod ends worn.
Is the Aston Martin Vanquish reliable based on MOT data?
The Aston Martin Vanquish has 6 MOT failure categories above the fleet average. Specialists also flag brake hose and line corrosion as a concern. A pre-purchase inspection and service history check are recommended.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include anti-roll bar links worn, suspension joint dust cover missing or no longe..., track rod ends worn.
How do I check a Aston Martin Vanquish's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.