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A15 APE

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,386 mi
Last recorded138,386 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 APE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 138,386 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 138,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 135,540 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 135,540 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 132,602 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 132,602 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 123,074 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 123,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 114,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,901 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING UNEVEN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 106,901 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING UNEVEN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 98,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,561 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,153 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,681 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,503 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,345 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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A15 APE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange 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 A15 APE, 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 A15 APE registered?

A15 APE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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