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A17 VXR

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,989 mi
Last recorded28,989 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 28,989 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 28,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 28,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,116 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,173 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 21,216 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 18,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 17,287 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 11,656 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 11,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A17 VXR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 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 A17 VXR, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 VXR registered?

A17 VXR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is A17 VXR safe to buy?

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