Vauxhall VXR8 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
85.4% pass rate
from 206 tests in 2021
(67% better than other 2009 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall VXR8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.97% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.97% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.97% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.97% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.97% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
  • 2.4% fail on Suspension (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.97% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.97% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.49% fail on Springs
      • 0.49% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.49% fail on Coil spring
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility
    • 0.97% fail on Wipers
    • 0.97% fail on Washers
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.97% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.49% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 1.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.97% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • Vauxhall VXR8 (2007 - 2018)
    Huge amount of performance and rear-drive fun for the money. Thunderous V8. Surprisingly practical with four-door body and large boot.

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