Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2005–2018 Aston Martin Vantage. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Heavy pedal, high bite point, shudder when moving off, or a sudden loss of clean drive under load.
Pull away gently several times, then accelerate hard in a higher gear once the car is warm.
£3,500
Condensation inside the rear lamps, warning messages for indicators or rear lights, or dampness in the boot corners.
Use the lights, indicators and hazards, then walk around the rear of the car after it has been outside in cool or damp conditions.
£600
Temperature gauge falls below normal while cruising, heater performance varies, or warm-up takes too long.
Drive at a steady speed once fully warmed up and watch the temperature gauge.
£450
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2005–2018 Aston Martin Vantage, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually