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AU58 VMR

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,997 mi
Last recorded128,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VMR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 128,997 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 125,503 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 123,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,617 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

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

varies places are corroded underneath

Fail 8 Mar 2023 117,617 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

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

varies places are corroded underneath

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,485 miles

Nearside Front fog light lense broken.

slight exhaust blow from front exhaust bracket join.

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,154 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 99,154 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting Bracket Cracked From Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Split To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working Door Mirror Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both light lens slight misty

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

under trays

Fail 13 Jan 2020 93,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both light lens slight misty

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

under trays

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust bracket cable tie

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

Rear parking brake performance just met requirements

under trays

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,099 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 77,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,818 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,568 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 51,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,534 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,633 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,992 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,178 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

Rear brake discs corroded, slight corrosion on edges of front brake discs

Fail 30 Aug 2011 25,178 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded, slight corrosion on edges of front brake discs

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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AU58 VMR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU58 VMR, 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 AU58 VMR registered?

AU58 VMR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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