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DL08 AUT

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,911 mi
Last recorded140,911 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 AUT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 140,911 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 137,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 133,035 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 129,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,784 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 122,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 118,178 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 118,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,135 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 102,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,436 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 91,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 81,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 81,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 74,701 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,229 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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DL08 AUT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DL08 AUT, 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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DL08 AUT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is DL08 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL08 AUT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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