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AV08 ZWA

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,242 mi
Last recorded161,242 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ZWA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 161,242 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 155,140 miles

Rear rear anti roll bar mounts slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2016 155,128 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 201,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 135,814 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,594 miles

Battery slightly insecure

N/S headlamp aim slightly dim

Slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,492 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 82,492 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,457 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 82,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 59,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,717 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 35,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 33,628 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 33,628 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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AV08 ZWA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 91,418 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 Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 ZWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV08 ZWA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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