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FY08 AVF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,125 mi
Last recorded89,125 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AVF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 89,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,913 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,371 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 83,371 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 78,697 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2023 78,697 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2022 74,614 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 69,159 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 69,159 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 64,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,112 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,866 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,433 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 51,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,117 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,681 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,933 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 225,933 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 17,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,756 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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FY08 AVF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc 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 FY08 AVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY08 AVF?

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What year was FY08 AVF registered?

FY08 AVF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FY08 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 AVF 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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