Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish reliable?

Based on MOT data from 183 vehicles, the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish has a first-time MOT pass rate of 98.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish are: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (28% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (22.9% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Aston Martin Vanquish (2018)

183 real MOT outcomes analysed • 98.1% first-time pass rate

2018 Aston Martin Vanquish

CarHunch analysed 183 real MOT records for the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish is exceptionally reliable on test, with a 97.6% first-time pass rate that sits 17.6 percentage points above the UK average—and zero dangerous defects recorded across 183 vehicles, which is outstanding. You're looking at a car that rarely fails its MOT outright.

These Vanquishes average just 6,316 miles per vehicle, suggesting they're cherished low-mileage examples rather than hard-driven daily drivers, which explains both the pristine pass rate and the minimal 0.11 failures per car. The 0.7 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear items crop up occasionally, but if you're buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection by an Aston Martin specialist to confirm service history—these cars demand meticulous maintenance to stay this reliable.

We have limited data for the 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

98.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 4.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–9k

For context

These stats describe 183 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 183 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 28%

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 20.7%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · …

Brake wear 4.9%

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule · Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 4.6%

Offside Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Based on MOT data from 183 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,145

typical

1,611

low mileage

8,828

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish vehicles fall between 1,611 and 8,828 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,611 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 1,611–8,828 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Aston Martin Vanquishs sit.

⚠ Over 11,917 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Aston Martin Vanquish — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Aston Martin Vanquishs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 162 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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