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BF08 MPV

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,161 mi
Last recorded82,161 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 82,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 82,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 80,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 77,775 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 75,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 75,025 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,327 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front / inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2022 73,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front / inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2021 61,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 60,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,592 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,034 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,460 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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BF08 MPV is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 112,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 MPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF08 MPV registered?

BF08 MPV is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 MPV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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