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X2 SDR

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,148 mi
Last recorded126,148 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 SDR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 126,148 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust joint corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 126,148 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front / rear o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r inner faces very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 122,614 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 113,671 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 111,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 103,364 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,875 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,734 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 86,734 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,002 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,924 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,291 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2016 65,865 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,028 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 56,028 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2014 54,771 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 54,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,852 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,939 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,750 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 38,750 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,277 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
Full Vauxhall VXR8 reliability report

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X2 SDR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,838 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 X2 SDR, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X2 SDR is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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