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AV53 UDU

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,074 mi
Last recorded133,074 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UDU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 133,074 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and return pipe heavily corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides in wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

central exhaust clamp and rear deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2022 133,074 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and return pipe heavily corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides in wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working no screen wash (3.5 (a))

central exhaust clamp and rear deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,270 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 x 15 recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all and fuel filler neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 131,270 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 x 15 recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all and fuel filler neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 128,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 126,436 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides and recommend replacement soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 x 15 (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust system heavy corrossion

all rear chassis and suspension heavy corrossion

fuel filler neck corroded

head lamp image deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,877 miles

n/s washer jet low pressure

n/s/f lower ball joint wearing

n/s/f roll link deteriorating

slight front brake bind

Pass 4 Sep 2017 119,244 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,912 miles

front brakes binding slightly

front exhaust flange around cat and tail exhaust flange corroded

rear sub frame and fuel neck corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 112,560 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear chassis corroded around sub frame

Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Oct 2013 105,189 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and rusty

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,189 miles

rear brake discs worn and rusty

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,839 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2012 100,839 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake binding

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to get low.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 85,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake has a slight bind but does not affect brake performance

Fail 20 Sep 2010 85,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front brake has a slight bind but does not affect brake performance

Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,236 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 64,236 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,489 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,129 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 51,129 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV53 UDU is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 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 AV53 UDU, 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 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV53 UDU is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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