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A12 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,806 mi
Last recorded40,806 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 40,806 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 40,224 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 40,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 38,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 35,200 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 33,975 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 30,890 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 24,372 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 24,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,389 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,865 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 129,834 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,421 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?

Based on 9,079 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
3,311
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
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A12 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VXR8 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 HSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VXR8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 HSV registered?

A12 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is A12 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 HSV 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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