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KW57 CDX

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,570 mi
Last recorded148,570 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 CDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 148,570 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 126,135 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,568 miles

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Offside Rear heat shield fixings corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 92,570 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 92,570 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,622 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2015 62,042 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2015 62,042 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2014 48,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 48,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,203 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,434 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,760 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 28,760 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,981 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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KW57 CDX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KW57 CDX, 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 KW57 CDX registered?

KW57 CDX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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