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OE08 OSA

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,003 mi
Last recorded118,003 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 OSA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 118,003 miles

under vehicle covered by substance, brake disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Sep 2024 111,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 98,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 98,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,904 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 81,094 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,857 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Trim broken. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased up. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 54,270 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Trim broken. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased up. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,787 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,343 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 6 Jul 2017 45,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,905 miles

Advise parking brake performance near limit 19%

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 38,905 miles

Advise parking brake performance near limit 19%

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise wipers smearing screen

Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 17 Aug 2012 25,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,829 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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OE08 OSA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE08 OSA, 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 OE08 OSA registered?

OE08 OSA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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