MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Aston Martin : V8
Aston Martin V8
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1969 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1971 | 1 | 0% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 1973 | 18 | 94.44% | Stop lamps all missing or inoperative. |
| 1974 | 12 | 83.33% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1976 | 7 | 85.71% | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. |
| 1977 | 13 | 92.31% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1978 | 15 | 93.33% | Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning |
| 1979 | 21 | 100% | n/a |
| 1980 | 8 | 87.5% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1981 | 5 | 80% | ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction. |
| 1982 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1983 | 8 | 75% | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. |
| 1984 | 16 | 100% | n/a |
| 1985 | 14 | 92.86% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1986 | 14 | 85.71% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1987 | 21 | 85.71% | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. |
| 1988 | 23 | 91.3% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1989 | 31 | 93.55% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1990 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 1991 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1993 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1994 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1995 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1996 | 7 | 85.71% | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
| 1997 | 15 | 80% | Mandatory hazard warning device inoperative. |
| 1998 | 12 | 100% | n/a |
| 1999 | 15 | 86.67% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2000 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 2001 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2002 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2004 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2006 | 17 | 82.35% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2007 | 15 | 86.67% | Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator. |
| 2008 | 14 | 71.43% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 2009 | 8 | 87.5% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2010 | 5 | 80% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 2011 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2012 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2020 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 368
Average Aston Martin V8 pass rate: 89.67%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 21% |
| 2 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 16% |
| 3 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 13% |
| 4 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 5 | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. | 4.5.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 6 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Mandatory hazard warning device inoperative. | 4.4.1(e) | Major | 5% |
| 9 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 5% |
| 10 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 5% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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