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AV08 FTP

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,147 mi
Last recorded116,147 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FTP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 116,147 miles

side-sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

underside corroded in places

Fail 28 Oct 2025 115,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

side-sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 13 Nov 2024 107,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low / wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2024 106,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low / wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,438 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,536 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 95,515 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,134 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,985 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 75,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,616 miles

n/s rear tyre wall cracked

o/s rear tyre inner wall cracked close to exposing cords

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,822 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,489 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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AV08 FTP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AV08 FTP, 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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What year was AV08 FTP registered?

AV08 FTP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 FTP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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