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HD04 VAU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,292 mi
Last recorded110,292 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 VAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 110,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 104,994 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Work on inner edge of tread (195/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Work on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 100,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Loose connecter (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 93,725 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 93,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2022 87,389 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 87,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 81,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 76,732 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2019 70,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2018 62,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 54,081 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 19 May 2016 46,744 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking within the tread

Nearside Rear adult seat belt not tested due to a childseat being fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 39,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 30,679 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 21,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,481 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,451 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 7,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 5,972 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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HD04 VAU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 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 HD04 VAU, 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 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HD04 VAU registered?

HD04 VAU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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