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E3 VXR

2011 Vauxhall VXR8

Yellow Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,930 mi
Last recorded92,930 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall VXR854,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,930 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 92,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 91,004 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,576 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 25 Mar 2022 79,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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 29 Mar 2021 73,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyre wearing on inner edges

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

all tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,873 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,505 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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E3 VXR is a 2011 Vauxhall VXR8 in Yellow with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 E3 VXR, 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 E3 VXR registered?

E3 VXR is a 2011 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is E3 VXR safe to buy?

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