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AV08 HVK

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,758 mi
Last recorded133,758 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HVK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 133,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear n/s+o/s tyres worn uneven inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2026 133,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear n/s+o/s tyres worn uneven inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2025 128,827 miles

All four tyres worn uneven inner edges

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s+o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 128,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All four tyres worn uneven inner edges

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s+o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 123,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,069 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 106,464 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 104,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,478 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,788 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,180 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,903 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 77,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,882 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,727 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 50,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,113 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,216 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,279 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 HVK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel 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 HVK, 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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AV08 HVK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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