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AP09 EBJ

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,717 mi
Last recorded17,717 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 EBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 17,717 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 17,474 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 17,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 17,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 16,875 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,680 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 16,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 15,841 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 15,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,422 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,710 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 10,721 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,402 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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AP09 EBJ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP09 EBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP09 EBJ?

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What year was AP09 EBJ registered?

AP09 EBJ is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AP09 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 EBJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP09 EBJ have outstanding finance?

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