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AU08 SZL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,144 mi
Last recorded124,144 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 SZL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 124,144 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 124,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 118,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 113,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 108,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 102,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,979 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,491 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,242 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,798 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,963 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have stones in them and have small cuts to tread.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,831 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread (not showing cords as closed cut)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front brake showing run out in rbt (less than fail criteria)

offside front tyre close to legal limit in measurable tread / devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (advise replacement)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,753 miles

Large manufacturers undertray obscuring testers view of some vehicle components

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 SZL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 SZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for AU08 SZL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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