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VA57 OUP

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,212 mi
Last recorded99,212 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 OUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 99,212 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 96,819 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 96,529 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,191 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 95,085 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 90,705 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 90,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess inner and outer tread areas. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,264 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,365 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,995 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,339 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,482 miles

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 14 Jan 2014 35,624 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 35,608 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,669 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,690 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,467 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 16,467 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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VA57 OUP is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA57 OUP, 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 VA57 OUP registered?

VA57 OUP is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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