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GU08 AWF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,255 mi
Last recorded147,255 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 AWF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 147,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside stop light not working start of test

Pass 9 Apr 2025 144,470 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 144,466 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 140,054 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 140,054 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 134,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly affecting Dip Beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , retsricting views

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly affecting Dip Beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 134,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly affecting Dip Beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , retsricting views

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly affecting Dip Beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 123,699 miles

Handbrake lever plastic housing insecure. operation not affected

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on outer wall. all glued in. cannot be inspected how deep they are. strong advise looking into this tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr brakes needs adjusting (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,068 miles

Handbrake lever trim insecure.

Nearside Front headlamp mounting damaged. not affecting headlamp aim.

Fail 24 Oct 2020 114,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake lever trim insecure.

Nearside Front headlamp mounting damaged. not affecting headlamp aim.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 105,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 101,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,544 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 88,544 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,653 miles

nearside front fog light broken

Fail 1 Oct 2014 80,653 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front fog light broken

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,631 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 71,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear wheel and both front wheels are slightly buckled

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,778 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,445 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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GU08 AWF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GU08 AWF, 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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GU08 AWF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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