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MW08 OAY

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,275 mi
Last recorded106,275 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 OAY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 106,275 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 100,626 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 100,626 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,439 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 96,370 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,854 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,686 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 89,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,252 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 86,030 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 86,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,011 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 82,011 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,293 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jun 2015 42,297 miles

offside wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 14 Jun 2014 46,678 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,512 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,558 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,834 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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MW08 OAY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MW08 OAY, 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 MW08 OAY registered?

MW08 OAY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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