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A8 VBA

2005 Honda Cr-v

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,572 mi
Last recorded83,572 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cr-v92,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VBA
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 83,572 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 83,570 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,283 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 83,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,920 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 82,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 81,747 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 81,718 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,838 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 80,833 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,400 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake discs backing plate corroded

rear diff mounting bushes worn resulting in play

Fail 31 May 2019 79,366 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit clamp and terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test spongebob ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake discs backing plate corroded

rear diff mounting bushes worn resulting in play

Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,143 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 76,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 75,486 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,952 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,188 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,251 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,893 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,581 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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A8 VBA is a 2005 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 92,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 VBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 VBA registered?

A8 VBA is a 2005 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is A8 VBA safe to buy?

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