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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

LD03 RAUMOT history

LD03 RAU is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 7 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

LD03 RAU black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
166,511 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 RAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 RAU was last recorded at 166,511 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 2,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,317 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,194 miles
Average per year
6,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,511 miles
  • 2024 – 164,317 miles
  • 2023 – 162,525 miles
  • 2022 – 159,792 miles
  • 2021 – 156,732 miles
  • 2020 – 153,573 miles
  • 2018 – 149,434 miles
  • 2017 – 145,475 miles
  • 2016 – 142,950 miles
  • 2015 – 138,001 miles
  • 2014 – 134,870 miles
  • 2013 – 127,265 miles
  • 2012 – 117,016 miles
  • 2011 – 107,803 miles
  • 2010 – 98,101 miles
  • 2009 – 75,309 miles
  • 2008 – 62,549 miles
  • 2007 – 54,947 miles
  • 2006 – 47,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,511 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,511 miles (+2,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    166,511 miles
    Test number
    742288260432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,317 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,317 miles
    Test number
    294303490202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail164,313 miles (+1,788)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,313 miles
    Test number
    222009834350
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass162,525 miles (+2,733)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,525 miles
    Test number
    679900942365
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass159,792 miles (+3,060)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,792 miles
    Test number
    899186267264
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass156,732 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,732 miles
    Test number
    356706537714
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Fail156,729 miles (+3,156)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,729 miles
    Test number
    205048227482
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box, clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass153,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,573 miles
    Test number
    945356628293
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail153,573 miles (+4,139)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,573 miles
    Test number
    923626894751
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass149,434 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,434 miles
    Test number
    339695254673
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail149,434 miles (+1,146)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,434 miles
    Test number
    197745060708
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass148,288 miles (+2,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,288 miles
    Test number
    408399583960
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  13. Pass145,475 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,475 miles
    Test number
    593332628052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail145,473 miles (+2,523)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,473 miles
    Test number
    996805606698
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass142,950 miles (+4,949)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    142,950 miles
    Test number
    399270159955
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass138,001 miles (+3,131)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    138,001 miles
    Test number
    918614725236
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust is blowing

  17. Pass134,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    134,870 miles
    Test number
    468084944247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail134,870 miles (+7,605)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,870 miles
    Test number
    938684144278
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass127,265 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    127,265 miles
    Test number
    469105843215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Fail127,214 miles (+10,198)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,214 miles
    Test number
    636792143230
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass117,016 miles (+1)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    117,016 miles
    Test number
    716387742278
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insucure
    • NoteExhaust sheild loose
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner edge

  22. Fail117,015 miles (+9,212)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,015 miles
    Test number
    307954942269
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insucure
    • NoteExhaust sheild loose
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner edge

  23. Pass107,803 miles (+9,702)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,803 miles
    Test number
    439715981153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,101 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,101 miles
    Test number
    284236460188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,045 miles (+22,736)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,045 miles
    Test number
    310345660141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass75,309 miles (+12,760)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    550117169179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,549 miles (+7,602)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    661980788119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,947 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,947 miles
    Test number
    304241577160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,839 miles
    Test number
    704763876019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD03 RAU

Does LD03 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 RAU expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 RAU?
The MOT on LD03 RAU expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 RAU done?
LD03 RAU was recorded at 166,511 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 6,260 miles a year.
Has LD03 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 RAU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 RAU 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 LD03 RAU find?
LD03 RAU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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