2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage MOT pass rate: 91.8% (2,139 tests)
Is the 2007 V8 Vantage getting worse?
Pass rate of 2007-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89.6% +24.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 92.2% +27.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 93.6% +28.2 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2007 V8 Vantage
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 86 | 25.1% |
| 2 | Brakes | 67 | 19.5% |
| 3 | Tyres | 45 | 13.1% |
| 4 | Suspension | 41 | 12.0% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 37 | 10.8% |
| 6 | Visibility | 32 | 9.3% |
All V8 Vantage years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,683 | 91.6% | +27.1 pts | 47,826 |
| 2007 (this page) | 2,139 | 91.8% | +26.6 pts | 43,672 |
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FAQs
Is a 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliable?
2007-registered examples passed 91.8% of their MOT tests (2,139 tests, 2023–2025), +26.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 19 years old with a median 43,672 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2007 V8 Vantage?
The median tested example shows 43,672 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.