Aston Martin V8 Vantage reliability
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 10.2% of 3,195 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
3 DVSA recalls for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Steering may be affected
It has been established that the front suspension bottom suspension arm cam-bolt may be out of specification. It is possible that these bolts could crack and fail. This could in extreme cases affect the directional control of the vehicle.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the cam-bolt.
Recalled models: V8 · 1,035 vehicles
Steering rack mounting brackets may crack
There is a possibility that stress cracking of the steering rack mounting brackets may occur which could impede steering action.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace brackets with modified type.
Recalled models: V8 · 204 vehicles
Security of seat belt shoulder anchorage
The seat belt B pillar anchorage may disengage from it's index plate during a frontal impact.
Fix: Potentially affected vehicles are being recalled to have the marking on the index plate inspected. Where the marking indicates that the plate is not the correct type it will be replaced with a quality assured example.
Recalled models: V8 · 43 vehicles
Checking a Aston Martin V8 Vantage before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.