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S20 XDR

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,033 mi
Last recorded42,033 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage27,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 XDR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 42,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 40,511 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 38,378 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 35,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,708 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 33,326 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 30,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,911 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,554 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,750 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,053 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,156 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,691 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,093 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 16,091 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,054 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,893 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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S20 XDR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S20 XDR, 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 S20 XDR registered?

S20 XDR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is S20 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 XDR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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