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AU03 TVV

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,193 mi
Last recorded95,193 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TVV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,193 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres are perishing

front number plate damage

offside front spring corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

rear brake pads low

Fail 29 Apr 2016 95,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom dust covers (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres are perishing

front number plate damage

offside front spring corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damage

Fail 13 Apr 2015 86,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damage

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,608 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 71,608 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 51,439 miles

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

both nearside and offside centre subframe bolts loose!

brake bind at nearside rear!

Pass 10 May 2012 44,192 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 44,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 33,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,059 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 32,047 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,915 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,542 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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AU03 TVV is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 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 AU03 TVV, 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 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU03 TVV is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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