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V80 DSR

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,096 mi
Last recorded47,096 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 DSR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 47,096 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 44,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 41,525 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 38,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,731 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 32,363 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 31,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 31,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 29,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,505 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,214 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,002 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 25,999 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)

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

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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V80 DSR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,574 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 V80 DSR, 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 17 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 V80 DSR registered?

V80 DSR is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is V80 DSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V80 DSR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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