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OY16 EUU

2016 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,558 mi
Last recorded15,558 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall VXR822,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 EUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 15,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 14,038 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 13,061 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 12,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 10,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 10,136 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 9,720 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 9,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 8,062 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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OY16 EUU is a 2016 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 22,786 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 OY16 EUU, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY16 EUU registered?

OY16 EUU is a 2016 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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The MOT history for OY16 EUU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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