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AX08 HVJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,380 mi
Last recorded146,380 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 146,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s very low require changing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 140,056 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 132,570 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 132,541 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 125,997 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,786 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 118,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,243 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 111,012 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,969 miles

Front tyres are close to legal limit.

Fail 21 Mar 2019 104,969 miles

Front tyres are close to legal limit.

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,633 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,095 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 90,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,515 miles

engine cover fitted

rear brakes slightly binding

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,570 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,298 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 21,179 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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AX08 HVJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX08 HVJ, 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 AX08 HVJ registered?

AX08 HVJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AX08 HVJ safe to buy?

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