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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

L8 AHUMOT history

L8 AHU is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 26 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

L8 AHU silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,019 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 AHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 AHU was last recorded at 79,019 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 5,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,741 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,278 miles
Average per year
4,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,019 miles
  • 2025 – 73,741 miles
  • 2024 – 67,333 miles
  • 2023 – 62,443 miles
  • 2022 – 57,647 miles
  • 2021 – 54,416 miles
  • 2020 – 49,854 miles
  • 2019 – 44,385 miles
  • 2018 – 41,684 miles
  • 2017 – 37,340 miles
  • 2016 – 34,160 miles
  • 2015 – 29,561 miles
  • 2014 – 24,359 miles
  • 2013 – 17,442 miles
  • 2012 – 12,285 miles
  • 2011 – 6,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,019 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front tyres wearing on inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Headlights misty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,019 miles (+5,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,019 miles
    Test number
    639488396969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,741 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,741 miles
    Test number
    636755217910
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Fail73,670 miles (+6,337)2 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    449483727440
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill adjacent to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill adjacent to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded around spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass67,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,333 miles
    Test number
    796112488833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail67,333 miles (+4,890)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,333 miles
    Test number
    619429347373
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass62,443 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    284321575791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,647 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,647 miles
    Test number
    984239693614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryHeadlights misty

  8. Fail57,647 miles (+3,231)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,647 miles
    Test number
    579979066527
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryHeadlights misty

  9. Pass54,416 miles (+4,562)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,416 miles
    Test number
    535730829031
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both dipped aim only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass49,854 miles (+5,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    648554296450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass44,385 miles (+2,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,385 miles
    Test number
    100387566109
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  12. Pass41,684 miles (+4,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    857711757378
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge and cuts in tread

  13. Pass37,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,340 miles
    Test number
    847096425292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,340 miles (+3,180)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,340 miles
    Test number
    284499186010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass34,160 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,160 miles
    Test number
    595294991162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,561 miles
    Test number
    157747095067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,561 miles (+5,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,561 miles
    Test number
    715977595021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass24,359 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,359 miles
    Test number
    888788094084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    17,442 miles
    Test number
    148016603182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,442 miles (+5,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,442 miles
    Test number
    445136503115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass12,285 miles (+6,249)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,285 miles
    Test number
    766674792040
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass6,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    6,036 miles
    Test number
    968242211021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 AHU

Does L8 AHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 AHU is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 AHU?
The MOT on L8 AHU is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 AHU done?
L8 AHU was recorded at 79,019 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,684 miles a year.
Has L8 AHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 AHU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 AHU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 AHU find?
L8 AHU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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