2012 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · AV12 XDU
2012 Honda Civic (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 168,131 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV12 XDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 168,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV12 XDU MOT History
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 2012 Honda Civic (AV12 XDU) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Caused by perishing of t”; “Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items”; “Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
AV12 XDU Mileage History
- 28/11/2023149,297 mi
- 05/12/2023149,567 mi+270 mi
- 12/12/2024159,296 mi+9,729 mi
- 14/12/2024159,299 mi+3 mi
- 08/12/2025168,131 mi+8,832 mi
Average of roughly 9,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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