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VA57 HBD

2008 Honda Cr-v

Bronze Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,124 mi
Last recorded147,124 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 HBD
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 147,124 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamp beam image very weak (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Apr 2026 147,093 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 141,933 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 135,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 130,871 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 126,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,560 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 117,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 111,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 82,412 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 82,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,564 miles

Both front shock absorber dust boots are ripped.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 67,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front shock absorber dust boots are ripped.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,514 miles

Both front strut dust boots are ripped/torn.

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,177 miles

Both front strut rubber dust boots are split.

Water present in N/S indicator side repeater lens.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,265 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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VA57 HBD is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Bronze with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA57 HBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA57 HBD registered?

VA57 HBD is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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