Aston Martin Vantage (2011)
2011 Aston Martin Vantage
CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2011 Aston Martin Vantage. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Aston Martin Vantage is significantly more reliable than the average UK car, with a 93.4% first-time pass rate against the national 80% baseline—this is genuinely impressive and suggests exceptionally well-maintained examples dominate the used market. The dangerous defect rate stands at just 7.3%, well below typical concern thresholds, so safety isn't a red flag here.
The median mileage of just 22,840 miles for a 13-year-old car tells you these are garage queens, not daily drivers, which partly explains the stellar pass rates. The average of 0.88 failures per test is low, but the 4.7 advisories suggest wear items like suspension bushings and brake pads need attention—budget for preventive maintenance and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the cooling and fuel systems, where Vantages can surprise you with bills.
What to check before buying a 2011 Aston Martin Vantage
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 136 | 93.4% | 0.88 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Aston Martin Vantage vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Aston Martin Vantage vehicles fall between 15,613 and 30,026 miles.
2011 Aston Martin Vantage — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 111 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Aston Martin Vantage
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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30.8%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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29.7%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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18.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.4%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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