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AU08 UKV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

221,035 mi
Last recorded221,035 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 221,035 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 221,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 212,314 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion throughout

Headlight lenses and images poor

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake performance low

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 201,894 miles

General corrosion throughout

Headlight lenses and images poor

Offside parking brake performance low

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides front (offside worst) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 188,468 miles

General corrosion throughout

Headlight lenses poor

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 184,394 miles

os tyres both parrished

Fail 7 Jul 2020 184,394 miles

os tyres both parrished

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 180,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 180,287 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 170,235 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 170,235 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 160,539 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 160,539 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 149,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 149,759 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 137,343 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,502 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 104,502 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,243 miles

ROAD TAX expired(02-11)

engine oil leak

o/s/front tyre worn on both edges

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 UKV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

AU08 UKV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is AU08 UKV safe to buy?

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