The road tax status for BL08 LUP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BL08 LUP?

The MOT for BL08 LUP is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 August 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of BL08 LUP?

The recorded mileage for BL08 LUP is 176,105 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BL08 LUP ULEZ compliant?

No, BL08 LUP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BL08 LUP

BL08 LUP

2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2008. Recorded mileage 176,105 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2008 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 07/08/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 176,105 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 07/08/2024

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Mileage: 176,105 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1686cc

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BL08 LUP Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2023
176,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (3 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

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently

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BL08 LUP Mileage History

14/07/2022170,203 mi
18/07/2022170,204 mi+1 mi
09/08/2023176,105 mi+5,901 mi

Average of roughly 5,512 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

BL08 LUP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 03:27

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (BL08 LUP) between July 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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