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VU08 VUA

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

164,841 mi
Last recorded164,841 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 VUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 164,841 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 153,644 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 143,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 135,498 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2022 126,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 116,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,729 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,212 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 102,208 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,128 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 71,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,265 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,734 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 Jun 2012 41,747 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,457 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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VU08 VUA is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 VU08 VUA, 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 VU08 VUA registered?

VU08 VUA is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 VUA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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