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AU08 OKS

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,245 mi
Last recorded129,245 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OKS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 129,245 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 129,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 117,972 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 112,745 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 112,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 105,293 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,016 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,338 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

parking brake lever travel close to limit

Fail 16 Sep 2020 91,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

parking brake lever travel close to limit

Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,474 miles

Park brake travel close to limit

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 83,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake travel close to limit

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,421 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,910 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged (no cords showing)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 46,910 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged (no cords showing)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,060 miles

Plastic sill covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,234 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 16,833 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 13,888 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 10,961 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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AU08 OKS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OKS, 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 OKS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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