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AU08 VRN

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,101 mi
Last recorded135,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VRN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 135,101 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 134,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 126,659 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 126,657 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 118,471 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 115,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 114,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,161 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust rubber split

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

under trays fitted poor view of brake fuel pipes

Fail 12 Jan 2018 90,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust rubber split

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

under trays fitted poor view of brake fuel pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 82,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,485 miles

Nearside front antiroll bar link rubber in poor condition

Offside front tyre tread cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2016 77,485 miles

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

Nearside front antiroll bar link rubber in poor condition

Offside front tyre tread cracked

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,011 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,864 miles

rear brake disc's worn and corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,128 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2012 39,739 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,910 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 VRN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

AU08 VRN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is AU08 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 VRN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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