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AV03 VBU

2003 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,026 mi
Last recorded76,026 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 76,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 74,212 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,193 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 71,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,150 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 67,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,826 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,456 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,929 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,206 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 53,206 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,112 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 49,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,840 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 43,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,323 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 VBU is a 2003 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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