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FA57 HSV

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,239 mi
Last recorded61,239 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 61,239 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 60,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 59,504 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 56,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 55,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 53,606 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 37,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,350 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,351 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,824 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,921 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 24,037 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,009 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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FA57 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 FA57 HSV, 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 FA57 HSV registered?

FA57 HSV is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is FA57 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 HSV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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