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AV08 HSV

2009 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,717 mi
Last recorded54,717 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall VXR844,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 54,717 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 54,710 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 54,107 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 53,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,258 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [inner face's] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule border line (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [inner face's] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 52,751 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [inner face's] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule border line (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [inner face's] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,419 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,768 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,587 miles

front tyres perished

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,759 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 6 Sep 2012 14,759 miles

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

both front tyres perished

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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AV08 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AV08 HSV, 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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What year was AV08 HSV registered?

AV08 HSV is a 2009 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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