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RK08 AKF

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,307 mi
Last recorded57,307 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 AKF
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,965 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 26 Jan 2023 51,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm needs renewing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 3mm needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 19 Jan 2023 51,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm needs renewing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 3mm needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 20 Jan 2022 50,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 48,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,725 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,364 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 29 Feb 2016 32,910 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,754 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,933 miles

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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RK08 AKF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK08 AKF, 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.

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What year was RK08 AKF registered?

RK08 AKF is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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