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MY08 VXR

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,170 mi
Last recorded61,170 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 61,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 57,270 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer box split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,647 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,639 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 41,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,673 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,490 miles

Offside Front brake disc slight corrosion inner face

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,685 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 27,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 23,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 23,427 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,157 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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MY08 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MY08 VXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MY08 VXR registered?

MY08 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MY08 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY08 VXR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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