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AV08 OXA

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,574 mi
Last recorded159,574 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 159,574 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 159,574 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 151,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 142,165 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 142,165 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 132,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 122,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,097 miles

n/s/f drop link and o/s/f shock has a light mist of oil

Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,001 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 95,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,148 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,351 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 71,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,050 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 60,050 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,035 miles

handbrake lever travel close to limit

n/s/r and center reat seat belt buckle covers damaged, but function ok

Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,035 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake lever travel close to limit

n/s/r and center reat seat belt buckle covers damaged, but function ok

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 OXA 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 71.4%.

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

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