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AV08 YWU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,479 mi
Last recorded147,479 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YWU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 147,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 138,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,272 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,488 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 118,488 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,019 miles

plastic sill trims fitted

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,193 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted and Sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 96,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers and Under trays fitted and Sill covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,586 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 86,586 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,183 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,592 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,669 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,368 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 YWU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

AV08 YWU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 YWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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