Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Lamborghini Aventador?

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 Lamborghini Aventador?

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 Lamborghini Aventador?

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 Lamborghini Aventador reliable?

Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles, the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, 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 Lamborghini Aventador?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador are: COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (27.2% of vehicles), Front Registration plate missing (17.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (8.2% 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 Lamborghini Aventador?

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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Lamborghini Aventador (2018)

129 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2018 Lamborghini Aventador

CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador. 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 Lamborghini Aventador posts a 95.8% first-time pass rate, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and a dangerously low defect rate of just 3.9%—this is a car that either gets meticulous maintenance or simply doesn't go wrong. The median mileage of 7,657 miles for a six-year-old supercar tells you these are carefully cherished machines, not daily drivers, which explains both the exceptional reliability and the minimal failure history.

Most owners encounter less than one failure per vehicle and around one advisory on average, suggesting that when issues do arise, they're typically minor wear items rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, check the maintenance records obsessively—at this price point and with this mileage profile, any gap in service history is a red flag.

We have limited data for the 2018 Lamborghini Aventador — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.26

Over 4.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–12k

For context

These stats describe 129 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 129 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 27.2%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Front Registration plate missing · Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · …

Tyre wear 8.2%

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

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

Suspension & steering 5.1%

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 3.8%

Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.9% 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Lamborghini Aventador 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.

7,657

typical

4,404

low mileage

11,648

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Lamborghini Aventador vehicles fall between 4,404 and 11,648 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,404 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.

✓ 4,404–11,648 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Lamborghini Aventadors sit.

⚠ Over 15,724 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Lamborghini Aventador — Still on the Road

Most 2018 Lamborghini Aventadors are still being driven.

Strong survival — 98 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% 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

4.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.26

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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