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AV51 EAJ

2001 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,350 mi
Last recorded119,350 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 119,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear sub-frame + suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front + sub-frame + wishbone corroded

rear sub-frame + suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 117,805 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front + sub-frame + wishbone corroded

rear sub-frame + suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 116,477 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 114,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

near side front wishbones corroded

rear frame + arms corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 114,827 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

near side front wishbones corroded

rear frame + arms corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 113,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front wishbone corroded

nearside rear+offside rear suspension arms corroded

rear arms bushes worn

Fail 22 Jul 2021 113,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front wishbone corroded

nearside rear+offside rear suspension arms corroded

rear arms bushes worn

Pass 6 Aug 2020 111,266 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))

front & rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 31 Jul 2019 108,235 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 108,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,465 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,742 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,651 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,160 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,574 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 72,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,063 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not checked as child seats fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2010 61,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not checked as child seats fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,225 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,809 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,809 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,002 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 26,650 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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AV51 EAJ is a 2001 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 76,164 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 AV51 EAJ, 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 25 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV51 EAJ is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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