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Vauxhall VXR8

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 5,967 cc

N5 HSVMOT history

N5 HSV is a grey petrol Vauxhall VXR8 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2025 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 49,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2025
Mileage
49,643 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 HSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
VXR8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

N5 HSV was last recorded at 49,643 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 5,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,462 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,181 miles
Average per year
3,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,643 miles
  • 2024 – 44,462 miles
  • 2022 – 40,996 miles
  • 2017 – 34,577 miles
  • 2016 – 24,674 miles
  • 2015 – 19,216 miles
  • 2014 – 12,309 miles
  • 2013 – 8,880 miles
  • 2012 – 6,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail49,643 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail49,643 miles (+5,181)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,643 miles
    Test number
    149503744571
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass44,462 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    44,462 miles
    Test number
    698629757368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,996 miles (+65)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,996 miles
    Test number
    464947419585
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor leak from cooler engine plate top grub screw (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail40,931 miles (+6,354)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,931 miles
    Test number
    831034605042
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Oil leaking excessively from engine rear of engine by cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass34,577 miles (+9,903)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    336449129357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,674 miles (+5,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,674 miles
    Test number
    465436186034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

  7. Pass19,216 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,216 miles
    Test number
    576895065058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,309 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,309 miles
    Test number
    607477854055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,880 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    8,880 miles
    Test number
    418651763052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass6,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    6,826 miles
    Test number
    187130862097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 HSV

Does N5 HSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 HSV expired on 24 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 HSV?
The MOT on N5 HSV expired on 24 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 HSV done?
N5 HSV was recorded at 49,643 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,121 miles a year.
Has N5 HSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 HSV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 HSV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N5 HSV find?
N5 HSV failed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; hazard warning switch inoperative, and 9 more.

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