2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · OW57 AXJ

The 2008 Honda Civic presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 26 August 2025 at 128,606 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the three annual pass results from August 2023 through August 2025 showing clean sheets and no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. The vehicle carries a clean mechanical record across its later life. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 7,145 miles per year against the car's 18-year age, with the record showing 112,327 miles in August 2023, 120,681 at the August 2024 pass, and 128,606 by August 2025. That equates to about 8,000 to 8,300 miles added each year, a gentle and consistent accumulation that implies light domestic use rather than high-stress motorway commuting. The DVSA data is sparse but clean, offering no flags on consumable wear such as tyres or wiper blades and no structural integrity concerns. Two failed tests appear on the same dates as the passes, on 27 August 2024 at 120,671 miles and 26 August 2025 at 128,606 miles, yet the records list no defects for either failure. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault on the car. A buyer should still confirm with the DVLA and the testing garage that these failures were paperwork or retest anomalies and not omitted defect entries. In person, the buyer should verify the suspension components, coil springs, and brake calipers for any latent binding or wear not captured in the advisory-free record. Check underneath for structural rust and inspect the exhaust for leaks, given the age. The clean history supports fair confidence, but a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible on a vehicle of this mileage and vintage.