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AB05 RDB

2008 Honda Cr-v

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,475 mi
Last recorded140,475 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 RDB
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 140,475 miles

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

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 138,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 134,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 130,557 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 130,536 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 125,978 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 125,978 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,889 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,648 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 111,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,963 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 17 Apr 2015 104,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emmisions detected at test

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front shocker protective boots split

headlamp levelling system inop

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Apr 2014 85,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front shocker protective boots split

headlamp levelling system inop

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,341 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)

n/s/f shock absorber cover split

o/s/f shock absorber cover split

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,321 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,436 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge will soon need changing.

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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AB05 RDB is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB05 RDB, 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 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB05 RDB registered?

AB05 RDB is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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