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AU08 OAB

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,091 mi
Last recorded219,091 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OAB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 219,091 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

frnt bumper slight damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2017 213,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 213,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 206,107 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nsf & osf (wiper blades slightly worn)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 191,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 176,164 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 178,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 160,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 131,593 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 94,696 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

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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AU08 OAB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU08 OAB, 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.

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AU08 OAB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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