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AV03 VBP

2003 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

162,453 mi
Last recorded162,453 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VBP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 162,453 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 155,600 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 153,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Images Are Slightly Reduced,Poor Due To Lens Slightly Clouded Up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Images Are Slightly Reduced,Poor Due To Lens Slightly Clouded Up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 153,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Along The Inner Sill Area, Marked In Yellow Chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Along The Inner Sill Area, Marked In Yellow Chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Images Are Slightly Reduced,Poor Due To Lens Slightly Clouded Up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Images Are Slightly Reduced,Poor Due To Lens Slightly Clouded Up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 149,982 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general chassis corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2021 149,982 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

general chassis corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2020 148,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 141,969 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2018 135,547 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 130,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 130,426 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 124,092 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 124,092 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 124,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 119,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 111,960 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 111,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,678 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,561 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 85,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,214 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 80,864 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 80,864 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,635 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 73,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,419 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 65,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,469 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,969 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 VBP is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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