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WA06 DAV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,203 mi
Last recorded53,203 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 DAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 53,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 51,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Corner of front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 51,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Corner of bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 49,245 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parte

Fail 5 Jun 2024 49,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parte

Pass 28 Feb 2023 45,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 45,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 44,615 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,839 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,832 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 27,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,737 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,668 miles

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

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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WA06 DAV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WA06 DAV, 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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WA06 DAV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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