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V8 OAK

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,665 mi
Last recorded35,665 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 35,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 33,087 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 30,683 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 28,438 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 28,434 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 24,688 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 22,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 20,451 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 19,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,603 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 17,603 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,115 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 15,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,166 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,584 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 11,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,967 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 OAK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OAK, 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.

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What year was V8 OAK registered?

V8 OAK is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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