Archived DVLA Record

2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · AV08 PBF

AV08 PBF

2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 129,164 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2008 · Ipswich
MOT Status
Valid until 12/12/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
129,164 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/12/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1799cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean passes over the last several years. The most recent test on 15 November 2024 at 129,164 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This momentary failure suggests a minor compliance issue that was rectified immediately prior to the retest, as the subsequent record shows no recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,176 miles per year. Between October 2021 at 103,169 miles and November 2024 at 129,164 miles, the car covered 25,995 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 8,600 miles annually. This relatively low mileage indicates the vehicle has not been subjected to high-intensity long-distance commuting, which typically reduces the strain on drivetrain components and suspension compared to higher-mile counterparts. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation rather than acute mechanical failure. The buyer must check the rear subframe and sills for structural corrosion, as these are common weak points on this generation of Civic regardless of mileage. Additionally, the rubber components in the suspension and the engine mounts should be inspected for cracking or perish, as low-mile vehicles often suffer from material rot over long periods of standing.

AV08 PBF Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
  • 129,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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AV08 PBF Mileage History

  1. 10/03/201130,740 mi
  2. 06/03/201241,892 mi+11,152 mi
  3. 15/01/201347,693 mi+5,801 mi
  4. 10/01/201458,962 mi+11,269 mi
  5. 09/02/201569,573 mi+10,611 mi
  6. 22/10/201582,115 mi+12,542 mi
  7. 14/10/201685,483 mi+3,368 mi
  8. 20/10/201790,085 mi+4,602 mi
  9. 12/10/201893,671 mi+3,586 mi
  10. 10/10/201997,105 mi+3,434 mi
  11. 20/10/2020100,985 mi+3,880 mi
  12. 21/10/2021103,142 mi+2,157 mi
  13. 22/10/2021103,169 mi+27 mi
  14. 13/12/2022113,598 mi+10,429 mi
  15. 11/12/2023121,330 mi+7,732 mi
  16. 15/11/2024129,164 mi+7,834 mi
  17. 15/11/2024129,164 mi

Average of roughly 7,191 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

AV08 PBF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (AV08 PBF) between October 2021 and November 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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