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AV08 OAD

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,748 mi
Last recorded84,748 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OAD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 84,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,432 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,822 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 63,863 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 56,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,820 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 44,400 miles

n/s rear tyre wall scuffed

Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,179 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 40,179 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,684 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked very very close to exposing cords. Suggest replacement soonest

o/s front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2016 33,684 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished and cracked very very close to exposing cords. Suggest replacement soonest

o/s front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,330 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,601 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,421 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,272 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 OAD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

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

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