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AP09 EBV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,322 mi
Last recorded65,322 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 EBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 65,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 63,973 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,337 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,850 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 57,850 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 55,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 55,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 53,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferruls and pipes on all four brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

surface rust on all suspension components

Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,345 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 42,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 42,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and cracking in treads

Offside rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs pitted, inside faces

Pass 23 Jan 2015 28,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,055 miles

slight cracking on front tyre outer tread edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 17,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 11,992 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 11,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EBV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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