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CY08 HLD

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,695 mi
Last recorded106,695 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 HLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 106,695 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 106,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,667 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 104,366 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 104,362 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 102,110 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 99,064 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 82,687 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,253 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,588 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 52,905 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 47,506 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,596 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 37,546 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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CY08 HLD is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red 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 CY08 HLD, 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 CY08 HLD registered?

CY08 HLD is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is CY08 HLD safe to buy?

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