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300 XHD

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,272 mi
Last recorded52,272 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 XHD
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 51,552 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 48,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 45,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,657 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,111 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 39,102 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 May 2018 37,886 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 37,886 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,240 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,263 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,434 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 21,943 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 21,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,859 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,197 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 8,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,432 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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300 XHD is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 300 XHD, 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 300 XHD registered?

300 XHD is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is 300 XHD safe to buy?

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