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DG58 VGA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,816 mi
Last recorded104,816 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 VGA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 104,816 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 104,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,790 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,548 miles

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

parking brake only just met requerments

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,187 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,737 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 56,737 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 53,290 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 53,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 45,706 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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DG58 VGA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG58 VGA, 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 DG58 VGA registered?

DG58 VGA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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