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D1 HSV

2011 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,547 mi
Last recorded119,547 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall VXR854,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 119,547 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 119,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 115,846 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 99,776 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 30 Jan 2023 84,202 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,849 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,179 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 47,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,906 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 43,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,659 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,827 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 35,827 miles

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

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

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

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 24 Feb 2014 28,357 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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D1 HSV is a 2011 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 54,459 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 D1 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D1 HSV registered?

D1 HSV is a 2011 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 24 February 2011.

Is D1 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 HSV 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.

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