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J8 KNK

2008 Aston Martin Vantage

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests45 (37 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate82.2%

Mileage

35,796 mi
Last recorded35,796 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin Vantage32,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 KNK
MakeAston Martin
ModelVantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

37 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 35,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 35,635 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 35,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 146,048 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 35,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 145,693 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 145,693 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 34,855 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 145,172 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 33,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 144,409 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 30,283 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 142,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 140,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 27,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,258 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 138,751 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 136,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,437 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 132,606 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 128,008 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 126,535 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 126,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight play noted at the o/s front wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 118,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 115,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 113,476 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 113,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 12,835 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,371 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,685 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 99,685 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,044 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 90,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,765 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 79,159 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,952 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,876 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vantage?

Based on 50,565 MOT tests across 5,873 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,485
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
5,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
position lamp(s) not working 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
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J8 KNK is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.2%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 32,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 KNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin Vantage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J8 KNK is a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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