Aston Martin Vantage (2017)
2017 Aston Martin Vantage
CarHunch analysed 335 real MOT records for the 2017 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. 335 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2017 Aston Martin Vantage is exceptionally reliable, with a 95.5% first-time pass rate that comfortably exceeds the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 4.5% of vehicles. This is a genuinely well-engineered sports car where structural and safety issues are unlikely to be a surprise.
These cars are running low mileage for their age (median 10,302 miles), so you're typically buying one that's been garage-kept rather than thrashed, which explains the stellar pass rate. The 0.35 average failures per vehicle is negligible, though expect minor advisory items (averaging 2.1 per test); if you're serious about ownership, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a marque specialist who knows where Aston Martin's real weaknesses hide—electrics and trim fit aren't always reflected in MOT statistics.
The 2017 Aston Martin Vantage passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 335 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 335 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.
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Before you buy a 2017 Aston Martin Vantage
Based on MOT data from 335 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 5,511 Aston Martin Vantage vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 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.
Half of all 2017 Aston Martin Vantage vehicles fall between 5,183 and 17,482 miles.
2017 Aston Martin Vantage — Still on the Road
Almost all 2017 Aston Martin Vantages are still on the road.
Strong survival — 283 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* 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.
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