Vauxhall Vxr8 (2007)
2007 Vauxhall Vxr8
CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 2007 Vauxhall Vxr8. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 VXR8 passes its MOT at 83.7%, which is slightly better than the UK average of 80%, but nearly one in five examples (21.8%) has recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a real concern for a performance car of this age and worth investigating thoroughly on any purchase. With an average mileage of 59,104 miles for a 17-year-old car, these aren't heavily thrashed examples, yet they still rack up an average of 2.45 failures and 11.3 advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear is catching up regardless of mileage.
The high advisory count reflects typical issues on older V8 muscle cars: suspension components, exhaust systems, and electrical gremlins accumulate with time. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on those dangerous defect categories—brake and suspension integrity matter especially on a 430-horsepower engine that demands good stopping power and handling.
What to check before buying a 2007 Vauxhall Vxr8
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 162 | 83.5% | 2.56 |
| Other (4%) | 7 | 85.7% | 0.29 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Vauxhall Vxr8 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Vauxhall Vxr8 vehicles fall between 43,366 and 72,619 miles.
2007 Vauxhall Vxr8 — Still on the Road
100 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Vauxhall Vxr8
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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56.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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56.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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