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AV08 LPJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,300 mi
Last recorded131,300 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 LPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 131,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 115,501 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,969 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 93,774 miles

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 22 Nov 2021 84,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm and worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm and worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced all rear lamps slightly tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 75,900 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 74,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,789 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 67,789 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure bracket on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,938 miles

Offside Front slight tightness

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,570 miles

Offside Rear TYRE BOLD ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES.WORN DOWN TO 3.00 MM

Fail 28 Mar 2017 51,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear TYRE BOLD ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES.WORN DOWN TO 3.00 MM

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,841 miles

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

osr tyre wearing thin on outer shoulder

Fail 2 Apr 2013 25,841 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)

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

osr tyre wearing thin on outer shoulder

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,378 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,923 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 LPJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LPJ, 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 LPJ registered?

AV08 LPJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 LPJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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