2003 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · AV53 OBP
2003 Honda Civic (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 153,538 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV53 OBP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2024
- 153,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV53 OBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (AV53 OBP) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
AV53 OBP Mileage History
- 04/10/2022148,701 mi
- 17/10/2022148,732 mi+31 mi
- 19/09/2023150,902 mi+2,170 mi
- 01/10/2024153,538 mi+2,636 mi
Average of roughly 2,426 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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