CarVerify

Free Car Check

X8 VXR

2006 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Petrol 5967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,075 mi
Last recorded88,075 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Monaro46,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 88,075 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,456 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))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 86,454 miles

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

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

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

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 23 Jan 2020 82,261 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 82,212 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 81,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 61,785 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 61,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls splitting (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls splitting (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,176 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,318 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,523 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre light cracking to sidewall

Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,551 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 10 Dec 2010 20,670 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,775 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
Full Vauxhall Monaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X8 VXR is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,785 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 Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X8 VXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X8 VXR?

You can check the full history of X8 VXR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X8 VXR registered?

X8 VXR is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is X8 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 VXR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X8 VXR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X8 VXR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.