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AU51 UFO

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,407 mi
Last recorded125,407 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 UFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 125,407 miles

Rear exhaust system flange corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All vehicle underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 125,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system flange corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All vehicle underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 124,242 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 121,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 119,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,281 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 119,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 119,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 117,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 112,156 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 112,156 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,717 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

fault on hazard switch but works ok

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,920 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 84,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front number plate is slightly smaller to normal but is readable

slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,142 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 60,142 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 46,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,490 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,141 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 35,141 miles

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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AU51 UFO is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU51 UFO, 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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AU51 UFO is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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