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DY08 ATU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,175 mi
Last recorded57,175 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ATU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,175 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking in treaded area (4.1.E.1)

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

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

battery slightly loose

Fail 27 Feb 2018 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking in treaded area (4.1.E.1)

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

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

battery slightly loose

Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1n)

centre exhaust section corroded and support bracket broken off

Fail 30 Jan 2017 41,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1n)

centre exhaust section corroded and support bracket broken off

Pass 21 Jan 2016 37,571 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,013 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside wipper smearing slightly

rear disc corroded slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,161 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 22,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,825 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 17,825 miles

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

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

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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DY08 ATU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY08 ATU, 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 DY08 ATU registered?

DY08 ATU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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