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AD08 YWW

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,825 mi
Last recorded50,825 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 YWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 50,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,602 miles

Nearside Front headlamp hallo ring half working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

fuel pipes corroded rear

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge and both fronts slightly cracked in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,946 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 49,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,277 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,589 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 45,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,626 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 38,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,879 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,665 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front spotlight not working

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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AD08 YWW is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD08 YWW, 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.

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What year was AD08 YWW registered?

AD08 YWW is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AD08 YWW safe to buy?

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