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AU08 OAD

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,797 mi
Last recorded149,797 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OAD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 149,797 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 149,651 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 149,424 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 148,732 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 136,302 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 15 May 2018 136,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 19 Apr 2017 120,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 120,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 6 May 2016 107,252 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)

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

n/s/r tyre perishing.

Fail 6 May 2016 107,252 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)

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

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

n/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 7 May 2015 98,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 82,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 68,556 miles

n/s mirror and side repeator lense damaged

Pass 17 May 2012 55,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 55,614 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 43,182 miles

car as full under body covers fitted

engine bay covers fitted

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

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 OAD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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