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AU08 OKT

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,525 mi
Last recorded207,525 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 207,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 202,149 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms-rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 125,972 miles

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

Rear axles corroded slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2023 124,969 miles

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

Rear axles slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 124,043 miles

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 122,493 miles

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

Rear axles slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,670 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axles slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 118,314 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside mirror damaged

engine cover ,under trays , and covers over outer sills

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,175 miles

1. Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass. 2. Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

3. Unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1. Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass. 2. Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

3. Unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,407 miles

sill covers & under trays

Fail 29 Feb 2016 84,407 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers & under trays

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,541 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,284 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 40,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,661 miles

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

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 OKT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OKT, 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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What year was AU08 OKT registered?

AU08 OKT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AU08 OKT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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