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AV03 VBK

2003 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

104,686 mi
Last recorded104,686 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VBK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 103,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,946 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 102,946 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,835 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 101,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, from junction box on inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,173 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,289 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,773 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 94,773 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,945 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 91,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,630 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,777 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 77,672 miles

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

rear discs starting to corrode,play nsr roll bar link

Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,672 miles

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

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

rear discs starting to corrode,play nsr roll bar link

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,660 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 68,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,559 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 60,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,174 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,659 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,188 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 42,880 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 2 Mar 2007 30,535 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,018 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,510 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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AV03 VBK is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 AV03 VBK, 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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AV03 VBK is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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