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CY61 RDZ

2011 Vauxhall VXR8

White Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,284 mi
Last recorded117,284 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall VXR854,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 RDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,284 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 109,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 109,674 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 103,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 98,326 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 92,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 87,366 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 82,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 78,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 71,463 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 71,416 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,395 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,598 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 43,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 28,276 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,198 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 28,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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CY61 RDZ is a 2011 Vauxhall VXR8 in White with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 54,459 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 CY61 RDZ, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CY61 RDZ registered?

CY61 RDZ is a 2011 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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