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V8 DXE

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,357 mi
Last recorded137,357 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 137,357 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 130,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 124,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 121,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 119,094 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 119,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2020 115,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre Void of Tread

Pass 17 Jul 2018 108,666 miles

small chip evident in zone A

Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,835 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 100,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 65,815 miles

Both front tyre void of tread on inside edge

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,776 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 48,073 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,932 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 38,932 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,567 miles

cut in n/s/f sidewall

n/s wiper blade torn

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 DXE is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 V8 DXE, 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 V8 DXE registered?

V8 DXE is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is V8 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 DXE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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