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OV08RAU
2008 HONDA CIVIC
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1799cc
General Information
- Registration OV08RAU
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1799cc
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- Expires 09 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
10 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 187,422 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both front (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- general surface corrosion on underside components
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 187,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both front (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- general surface corrosion on underside components
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 181,512 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
28 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 181,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- boot lid not opening Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 176,664 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- general surface corrosion on underside components
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 176,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- general surface corrosion on underside components
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 172,571 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,263 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,589 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2022 28 Jun 202619 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 159,589 MI
28 Jun 202620 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,585 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,700 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres 2-3 mm
24 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,765 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2019 28 Jun 202610 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,167 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,518 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017 28 Jun 202618 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,906 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,218 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015 28 Jun 20267 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,843 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,646 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2013 28 Jun 20264 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,190 MI
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OV08RAU was registered on 2008-04-08
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