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CR05 VXR

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,717 mi
Last recorded161,717 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 161,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 154,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 145,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 137,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 131,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 125,706 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 119,576 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,399 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 115,399 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,053 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,582 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 84,582 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,429 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,958 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 24,478 miles

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

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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CR05 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CR05 VXR, 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 CR05 VXR registered?

CR05 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is CR05 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR05 VXR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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