Vauxhall Vxr8
From 778 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 12 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 10 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.7% of Vxr8 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 24.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £114.
Vauxhall Vxr8 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 5 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 5.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 368 | 166 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 375 | 159 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 343 | 193 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q4 | 338 | 196 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2024 Q3 | 396 | 141 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2024 Q2 | 408 | 130 | +0 | -0 | +23 |
| 2024 Q1 | 361 | 154 | +0 | -24 | -24 |
| 2023 Q4 | 360 | 179 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vxr8 | Petrol | 191 | 59% |
| Vxr8 Auto | Petrol | 132 | 41% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 91% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2008 | 81.8% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 2007 | 89.4% | warning device shows system malfunction, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vxr8s tested had between 44,210 and 96,734 miles on the clock.
At 64,968 median miles, the Vxr8 has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Vxr8 MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Vxr8 has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 778 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vxr8?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Vxr8 is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Vauxhall Vxr8s are on UK roads?
There are 368 Vauxhall Vxr8s currently licensed on UK roads, with 166 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Vxr8 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Vxr8 is 64,968 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 44,210 and 96,734 miles.
Buying a used Vxr8?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.