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V8 AKS

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,973 mi
Last recorded57,973 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 AKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 57,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 56,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres perishing slightly

o/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,320 miles

all tyres perishing slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2024 54,318 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres perishing slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,561 miles

all tyres perishing slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,223 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 49,217 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,795 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 42,801 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,296 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,348 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,895 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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V8 AKS is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V8 AKS, 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 V8 AKS registered?

V8 AKS is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is V8 AKS safe to buy?

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