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AU08 VRO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,965 mi
Last recorded147,965 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 147,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 145,177 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 145,177 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 140,327 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 133,246 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 133,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 123,147 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror repeater starting to fail - advise replacement . (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front air filter box incorrectly fitted at the rear causing induction noise .

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated - advise replacement . (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 123,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated - needs cleaned . (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror repeater starting to fail - advise replacement . (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front air filter box incorrectly fitted at the rear causing induction noise .

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated - needs cleaned. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated - advise replacement . (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 114,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,578 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both brake backing plates fouling brake discs

Fail 20 Mar 2019 103,578 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at floorpan (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both brake backing plates fouling brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 90,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,439 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,680 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,328 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,807 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 43,807 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,815 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 VRO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel 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 VRO, 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 VRO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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