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R8 VUX

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,633 mi
Last recorded22,633 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 22,633 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 22,368 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 22,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 21,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 21,383 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 19,896 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 17,885 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 17,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 17,684 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2014 17,313 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2013 15,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 15,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,262 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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R8 VUX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R8 VUX, 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 R8 VUX registered?

R8 VUX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is R8 VUX safe to buy?

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