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AO04 DOM

2012 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,045 mi
Last recorded72,045 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DOM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,045 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 72,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 70,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,152 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 65,551 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 65,548 miles

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

handbrake travel geting high

Pass 11 Apr 2022 63,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to scrub off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread scrubbed off inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2021 59,555 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 59,553 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,005 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,426 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,744 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 37,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,909 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,498 miles

advise rear brake pads sticking in carrier.

driver rear tyre has a non repairable puncture.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 17,118 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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AO04 DOM is a 2012 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 62,384 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 Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO04 DOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO04 DOM registered?

AO04 DOM is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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