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LA08 OAV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,406 mi
Last recorded101,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 OAV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 101,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 101,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 100,376 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to under-body and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 98,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,829 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 86,360 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 79,156 miles

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

Rear both rear tires cracked perished inside of tread pattern

Pass 6 May 2020 71,266 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 71,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,013 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,013 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,559 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,120 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,373 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,817 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The near side front tyre tread is thin on the edges/2mm.

The off side front tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/2mm.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LA08 OAV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LA08 OAV, 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 LA08 OAV registered?

LA08 OAV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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