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VN08 MPX

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,613 mi
Last recorded114,613 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 MPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 114,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 111,601 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 107,270 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met requirements

Exhaust leaking at front joints

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 107,270 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions only just met requirements

Exhaust leaking at front joints

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 106,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front exhaust leaking at joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 106,675 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,127 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,655 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Both rear discs inner deteriorated

Engine covers and undertrays

Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,805 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 100,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 95,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 80,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2012 66,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 66,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2011 50,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VN08 MPX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN08 MPX, 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 VN08 MPX registered?

VN08 MPX is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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