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GU57 FAA

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 FAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 85,364 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 80,831 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,725 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 70,616 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 70,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 67,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge B/stone potenza RE050A 275-35-19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads overhanging the discs

Pass 23 Jun 2018 46,981 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,832 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,203 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,603 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,264 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)

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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GU57 FAA is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,838 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 GU57 FAA, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU57 FAA registered?

GU57 FAA is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is GU57 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU57 FAA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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