Aston Martin Vantage (2013)
2013 Aston Martin Vantage
CarHunch analysed 363 real MOT records for the 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is significantly more reliable than the average UK car, with a 92.2% first-time MOT pass rate well above the 80% national average, and only 7.4% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect. This is a reassuring result for a 12-year-old sports car, suggesting owners have generally maintained their vehicles to a high standard.
The median mileage of just 18,200 miles tells the real story here—these are cherished, lightly-driven cars rather than daily workhorses, which explains both the strong pass rate and the relatively low 0.88 average failures per vehicle. That said, the high advisory count of 4.6 per test indicates routine wear items and minor issues are creeping in, so budget for preventative maintenance and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the cooling system, suspension, and brake components typical of ageing sports cars.
What to check before buying a 2013 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 (100%) | 362 | 92.3% | 0.88 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 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 2013 Aston Martin Vantage vehicles fall between 12,608 and 26,534 miles.
2013 Aston Martin Vantage — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 318 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 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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32.9%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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32.2%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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21.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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13.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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13.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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