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AV03 VBD

2003 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,989 mi
Last recorded121,989 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VBD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 121,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 121,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 121,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 120,186 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 120,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 118,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,695 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 116,002 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 113,167 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2018 109,885 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 109,881 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,337 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 106,337 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,672 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 100,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,843 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 96,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,298 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 93,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 90,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,547 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 70,483 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,784 miles

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 18 Nov 2005 61,006 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AV03 VBD is a 2003 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV03 VBD, 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 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV03 VBD registered?

AV03 VBD is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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