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AU58 VNL

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,436 mi
Last recorded143,436 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VNL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 143,436 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 140,539 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 140,533 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next swinging arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 136,847 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 136,841 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 136,199 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 135,533 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 131,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 131,980 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 122,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling switch broken however standard bulbs are fitted not HID or LED dipped beams Headlight aim correct

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling switch broken however standard bulbs are fitted not HID or LED dipped beams Headlight aim correct

Fail 4 Oct 2017 102,512 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling switch broken however standard bulbs are fitted not HID or LED dipped beams Headlight aim correct

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling switch broken however standard bulbs are fitted not HID or LED dipped beams Headlight aim correct

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,203 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,532 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to rear sub frame mount areas

Fail 5 Oct 2015 75,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to rear sub frame mount areas

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,097 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 62,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,714 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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AU58 VNL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNL, 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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AU58 VNL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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