Car statistics
How many Aston Martin Vantages are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 5,216 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 7,036 Aston Martin Vantages licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,690 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 1994.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 201 |
| 1995 | 205 |
| 1996 | 204 |
| 1997 | 216 |
| 1998 | 226 |
| 1999 | 216 |
| 2000 | 213 |
| 2001 | 224 |
| 2002 | 214 |
| 2003 | 215 |
| 2004 | 218 |
| 2005 | 373 |
| 2006 | 1,813 |
| 2007 | 2,906 |
| 2008 | 3,605 |
| 2009 | 4,099 |
| 2010 | 4,375 |
| 2011 | 4,627 |
| 2012 | 4,919 |
| 2013 | 5,131 |
| 2014 | 5,301 |
| 2015 | 5,586 |
| 2016 | 5,794 |
| 2017 | 5,913 |
| 2018 | 6,076 |
| 2019 | 6,612 |
| 2020 | 6,424 |
| 2021 | 6,651 |
| 2022 | 6,769 |
| 2023 | 6,679 |
| 2024 | 6,709 |
| 2025 | 6,811 |
| 2026 | 7,036 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 93.8% of Aston Martin Vantage MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Aston Martin Vantages tested pass 74.4% of the time, so the Aston Martin Vantage does better than average for its age, by 19.4 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 93.3%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Aston Martin Vantage | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 96.1% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 94.3% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 94.4% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 93.0% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 91.5% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Aston Martin Vantage fails its MOT, appearing on 38.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 0.9% of Aston Martin Vantage tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.9% |
| Tyres | 21.2% |
| Visibility | 15.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.0% |
| Brakes | 11.5% |
| Suspension | 7.8% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 6.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Aston Martin Vantage failed its MOT in 2025 was “Headlamp aim: too high”, on 10.3% of 321 failed tests. 17.9% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.3% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.0% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 9.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.4% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 8.4% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 5.6% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.6% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 5.3% |
| Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements Identification of the vehicle | 5.0% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 3.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 6.0% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 5.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 2.2% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 1.5% |
| Seat belts: webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 1.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 1.2% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.9% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 0.7% |
| Flexible brake hoses: slight corrosion to ferrule Brakes | 0.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The 2019 Aston Martin Vantage has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 707 | 682 | 94.2% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Aston Martin Vantage covers 2,097 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 2,910 |
| 6–7 years | 2,942 |
| 8–10 years | 1,797 |
| 11–14 years | 1,686 |
| 15–19 years | 1,428 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Aston Martin Vantages for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,500 in 2006. In 2025, 285 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 5 |
| ’02 | 1 |
| ’03 | 2 |
| ’04 | 2 |
| ’05 | 170 |
| ’06 | 1,500 |
| ’07 | 1,187 |
| ’08 | 829 |
| ’09 | 640 |
| ’10 | 420 |
| ’11 | 355 |
| ’12 | 395 |
| ’13 | 390 |
| ’14 | 385 |
| ’15 | 404 |
| ’16 | 414 |
| ’17 | 369 |
| ’18 | 479 |
| ’19 | 742 |
| ’20 | 208 |
| ’21 | 362 |
| ’22 | 382 |
| ’23 | 262 |
| ’24 | 212 |
| ’25 | 285 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 6,892 Aston Martin Vantages licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 33.8% have an engine of 3,901cc to 4,000cc, and 28.6% have an engine of 4,201cc to 4,300cc. The share with an engine of 3,901cc to 4,000cc has grown from 0.4% in 2014 to 33.8%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 3,901cc to 4,000cc 2,330 licensed | 33.8% |
| 4,201cc to 4,300cc 1,973 licensed | 28.6% |
| 4,701cc to 4,800cc 1,840 licensed | 26.7% |
| 5,901cc to 6,000cc 542 licensed | 7.9% |
| 5,301cc to 5,400cc 103 licensed | 1.5% |
| Other sizes 104 licensed | 1.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,901–4,000cc | Petrol | 2,330 | 33.8% |
| 4,201–4,300cc | Petrol | 1,973 | 28.6% |
| 4,701–4,800cc | Petrol | 1,840 | 26.7% |
| 5,901–6,000cc | Petrol | 542 | 7.9% |
| 5,301–5,400cc | Petrol | 103 | 1.5% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 3,901–4,000cc | 4,201–4,300cc | 4,701–4,800cc | 5,901–6,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.4% | 56.4% | 31.3% | 9.1% |
| 2015 | 0.4% | 52.4% | 34.2% | 10.4% |
| 2016 | 0.4% | 48.8% | 37.1% | 11.2% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | 46.0% | 38.8% | 12.5% |
| 2018 | 5.7% | 42.5% | 37.4% | 12.1% |
| 2019 | 15.4% | 37.8% | 33.9% | 10.7% |
| 2020 | 18.6% | 36.5% | 32.6% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | 22.4% | 34.9% | 31.5% | 9.1% |
| 2022 | 25.9% | 33.0% | 29.4% | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 28.9% | 31.1% | 28.6% | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 31.3% | 29.9% | 27.4% | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 33.8% | 28.6% | 26.7% | 7.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Aston Martin Vantage from 2006, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 23.0 to 25.7 mpg, with CO2 of 249 to 279 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2006 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 16.4 to 27.4 mpg, with CO2 of 236 to 406 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 petrol | 23.0–25.7 | 249–279 | 2019–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 11 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 petrol | 27.4 | 236 | 2018 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 1 |
| 4.3 petrol | 16.4–18.8 | 358–406 | 2006–2009 | Euro 4 | 9 |
| 4.7 petrol | 20.4–22.4 | 295–328 | 2009–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 44 |
| 5.9 petrol | 16.6–19.8 | 330–395 | 2010–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 16 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 15 safety recalls for the Aston Martin Vantage since 1992, the first in 1998. The most recent was launched on 18 September 2024.
All 15 Aston Martin Vantage recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Aston Martin Vantage. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Vantage | 7,036 | +0.2% | 2,690 | 385 | Petrol |
| Aston Martin DB9 | 3,090 | −5.6% | 1,698 | 498 | Petrol |
| Aston Martin DB11 | 2,385 | −0.6% | 215 | 532 | Petrol |
| Aston Martin DBX | 1,772 | +17.7% | 61 | 577 | Petrol |
| Aston Martin DBS | 1,505 | −2.1% | 544 | 603 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 9,726 Vantage records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 5,216 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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