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NK58 ACU

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,885 mi
Last recorded77,885 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK58 ACU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,735cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,885 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 76,454 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 74,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 73,150 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 70,670 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,168 miles

Tyre pressure monitor light on.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 70,168 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitor light on.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,731 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 68,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,557 miles

both rear tyres on 2/3mm

Fail 6 Nov 2017 66,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres on 2/3mm

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,537 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,330 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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NK58 ACU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,917 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 V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK58 ACU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NK58 ACU?

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What year was NK58 ACU registered?

NK58 ACU is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is NK58 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK58 ACU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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