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A5 DFS

2012 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,260 mi
Last recorded61,260 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DFS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 61,260 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,836 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,995 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 38,706 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 38,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,503 miles

Full length undertrays obscuring several testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,005 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,795 miles

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 19 Aug 2015 19,431 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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A5 DFS is a 2012 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 62,384 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 A5 DFS, 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 14 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 DFS registered?

A5 DFS is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is A5 DFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DFS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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