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A143 GBR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,601 mi
Last recorded94,601 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA143 GBR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 94,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 94,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 87,863 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 82,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,018 miles

under vehicle covered by substance-

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,012 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,349 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,248 miles

slight wiper mark on screen

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,048 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wiper marks on screen

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,501 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,110 miles

slight wiper mark on screen

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,435 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,506 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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A143 GBR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A143 GBR, 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 A143 GBR registered?

A143 GBR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is A143 GBR safe to buy?

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