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NL02 NKU

2002 Aston Martin Vanquish

Green Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,285 mi
Last recorded63,285 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish25,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 NKU
MakeAston Martin
ModelVanquish
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 63,285 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 61,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 61,176 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,571 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,005 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 59,985 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,304 miles

Engine management warning light illuminating.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,177 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

although meeting requirements park brake efficiency is lower than expected (20%)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 20 May 2016 57,410 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaking

Fail 19 May 2016 57,408 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)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both side tyre perishing

oil leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,897 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,325 miles

Engine management warning light illuminating.

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)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,325 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 55,446 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 55,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,759 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,110 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,106 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,985 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,020 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Vanquish?

Based on 22,352 MOT tests across 2,206 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 115
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 110
Headlamp aim too high 100
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 82
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NL02 NKU is a 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish in Green with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 25,547 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 Vanquish fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL02 NKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Vanquish typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Aston Martin Vanquish is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL02 NKU is a 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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