The road tax status for BF08 JFA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BF08 JFA?

The MOT for BF08 JFA is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of BF08 JFA?

The recorded mileage for BF08 JFA is 119,943 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BF08 JFA ULEZ compliant?

Yes, BF08 JFA (VAUXHALL ASTRA) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BF08 JFA

BF08 JFA

2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/04/2008. Recorded mileage 119,943 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2008 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 19/05/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 119,943 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 19/05/2025

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Mileage: 119,943 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 1598cc

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BF08 JFA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2025
119,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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BF08 JFA Mileage History

09/03/2023103,606 mi
11/05/2023103,610 mi+4 mi
10/05/2024108,058 mi+4,448 mi
21/05/2024108,065 mi+7 mi
19/05/2025119,943 mi+11,878 mi

Average of roughly 7,438 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BF08 JFA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 11:56

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (BF08 JFA) between March 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))”.

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