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AO08 TZK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,704 mi
Last recorded133,704 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TZK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 133,704 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 133,704 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 122,895 miles

Headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 107,402 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 107,402 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,259 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 99,259 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 85,062 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,106 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 56,276 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 55,986 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,986 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,345 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 48,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,683 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,368 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 37,318 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on both edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO08 TZK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 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 AO08 TZK, 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 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 TZK registered?

AO08 TZK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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