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A5 HPB

2006 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,212 mi
Last recorded66,212 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Civic83,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HPB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,212 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust noisy

high tickover

lowering springs and sports suspension fitted

small blow on back box

Pass 16 Jan 2025 65,202 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

HIGH IDLE SPEED

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 65,191 miles

Emissions unable to be completed NO CAT FITTED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

HIGH IDLE SPEED

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,146 miles

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

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

Rear both rear brake pipe mounts to flexhoses corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

back box clamp rusty

near side front shocker damp

number plate lights dimm

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyre size 205/45/r17

Fail 12 Apr 2013 45,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyre size 205/45/r17

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HPB is a 2006 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,329 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 HPB, 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 20 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 HPB registered?

A5 HPB is a 2006 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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