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Aston Martin Vantage (2014)

390 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2014 Aston Martin Vantage

CarHunch analysed 390 real MOT records for the 2014 Aston Martin Vantage. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 390 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2014 Aston Martin Vantage is a genuinely reliable proposition by MOT standards, with a 92.4% first-time pass rate that sits well ahead of the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are uncommon at 8.2%, so safety isn't a widespread concern for this cohort.

These cars are running low mileage for their age—just 19,577 miles on average—which explains both the strong pass rate and the relatively modest 0.81 failures per vehicle; the real story is the 4.9 advisories per test, suggesting minor wear items and maintenance niggles are creeping in. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the electrical systems and suspension components that typically trigger those advisories, since they hint at where costs may emerge as the car ages.

The 2014 Aston Martin Vantage passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
92.4%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
8.2%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.81
Over 9.4 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
18k
Middle half: 12k–25k
For context
Good baseline reliability. A 92.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 390 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 390 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 32.9%
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.
Brake wear 13.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · 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.
Other issues 10.1%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction · Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Lighting 6.6%
Offside Headlamp aim too high · Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed · Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Aston Martin Vantage

Based on MOT data from 390 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.2% 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 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 carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,511 Aston Martin Vantage vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 36%
1,983
Black 20.1%
1,109
Blue 12.5%
689
Grey 8.9%
491
Red 7.7%
423
Green 6.5%
357
White 6.4%
352
Orange 0.9%
52
Yellow 0.5%
25
Bronze 0.3%
16
Maroon 0.3%
14

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Aston Martin Vantage 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.

18,428
typical
11,941
low mileage
24,873
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Aston Martin Vantage vehicles fall between 11,941 and 24,873 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 11,941 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.
11,941–24,873 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Aston Martin Vantages sit.
Over 33,578 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Aston Martin Vantage — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Aston Martin Vantages are still on the road.

Strong survival — 339 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

18 339 2016 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.81
Avg failures per vehicle
4.9
Avg advisories per vehicle
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