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AY51 AAA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,015 mi
Last recorded137,015 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 137,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 133,242 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 130,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 121,290 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,838 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 95,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 84,671 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 84,671 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,487 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,292 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,793 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,614 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,694 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,345 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,736 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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AY51 AAA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AY51 AAA, 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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AY51 AAA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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