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A13 OHC

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,528 mi
Last recorded103,528 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 OHC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 103,528 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,658 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,084 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides rear brake flexi hose ferrrules corroding

Exhaust corroding & slight leak

Rear beam axle has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 90,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Baking plate loose

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2021 90,591 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to sidewall - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Baking plate loose

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint retaining device missing

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,864 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 82,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,237 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,796 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 70,796 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 58,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perishing/cracks on tread

o/s/r tyre perishing on edges

rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 May 2012 37,006 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 37,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,957 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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A13 OHC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A13 OHC, 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 A13 OHC registered?

A13 OHC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is A13 OHC safe to buy?

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