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KM08 AJO

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,864 mi
Last recorded115,864 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 AJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,864 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Fluid dripping from front subframe, no leak found under load, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 115,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Suspension Arm On The Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 113,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 100,312 miles

front tyees worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2022 100,293 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

front tyees worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,666 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,143 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 87,681 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,752 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 70,752 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,228 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,888 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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KM08 AJO is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KM08 AJO, 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 KM08 AJO registered?

KM08 AJO is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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