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LD08 SZO

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,414 mi
Last recorded36,414 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 SZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 36,414 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 36,414 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 36,367 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 36,263 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 35,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 35,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 34,173 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,681 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,289 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 33,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 32,923 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 32,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,913 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 31,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,475 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,936 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 26,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to open bootlid

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre outer sidewall has several cuts ...not to cords

Fail 30 Apr 2013 26,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre outer sidewall has several cuts ...not to cords

Pass 21 May 2012 23,935 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 23,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 23,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,375 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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LD08 SZO is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LD08 SZO, 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 LD08 SZO registered?

LD08 SZO is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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