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GU08 AXD

2008 Honda Accord

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,613 mi
Last recorded196,613 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 AXD
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 196,613 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay on cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 196,613 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay on cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 186,485 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 186,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 179,346 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 162,883 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 162,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 148,080 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 148,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 142,290 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 135,694 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 135,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 120,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 120,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,933 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 99,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,634 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both wishbone bushes slight split (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,613 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,130 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 51,130 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 46,983 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 May 2014 44,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,642 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 37,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,450 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge, 4mm

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,271 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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GU08 AXD is a 2008 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 91,418 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 Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU08 AXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU08 AXD registered?

GU08 AXD is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is GU08 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 AXD shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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