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BU08 XBA

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,384 mi
Last recorded112,384 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 XBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 112,384 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 112,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 106,444 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 106,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 275 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,731 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,881 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,620 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 85,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel , pointing up ,straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,192 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,140 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,428 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,589 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,159 miles

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,010 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,749 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,614 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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BU08 XBA is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU08 XBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 XBA registered?

BU08 XBA is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is BU08 XBA safe to buy?

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