Vauxhall Vxr8
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 722 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
722
Best Year
2009 (92%)
Years Covered
3
About the Vauxhall Vxr8
The Vauxhall Vxr8 has been tested 722 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2007 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2009 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 356 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 86%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The VAUXHALL VXR8 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 85,593 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 68,717 miles.
Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Vxr8 performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Vauxhall range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Vauxhall Vxr8 by Year
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