
Honda Civic
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,396 cc
R478 ATRMOT history
R478 ATR is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 59,122 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 59,122 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 1,654 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R478 ATR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R478 ATR was last recorded at 59,122 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,104 miles · 16 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 1,654 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,122 miles
- 2025 – 59,104 miles
- 2024 – 57,260 miles
- 2023 – 54,532 miles
- 2022 – 51,910 miles
- 2021 – 49,468 miles
- 2020 – 46,432 miles
- 2019 – 43,179 miles
- 2018 – 41,463 miles
- 2017 – 39,610 miles
- 2016 – 38,351 miles
- 2015 – 36,840 miles
- 2014 – 33,858 miles
- 2013 – 32,675 miles
- 2010 – 31,746 miles
- 2009 – 30,494 miles
- 2008 – 29,591 miles
- 2007 – 28,402 miles
- 2006 – 26,726 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front suspension rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Corrosion to fuel pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear mounting [ reinforced floor between subframe mounting and inner sidesill ] (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,122 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 59,122 miles
- Test number
- 315114911185
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail59,104 miles (+1,844)8 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,104 miles
- Test number
- 903490924079
- MajorCentral Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under side of vehicle
Pass57,260 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 57,260 miles
- Test number
- 892569853733
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to the underside of the vehicle
Fail57,260 miles (+2,728)3 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,260 miles
- Test number
- 913481221939
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to the underside of the vehicle
Pass54,532 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 54,532 miles
- Test number
- 374701056014
- AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
Fail54,531 miles (+2,621)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,531 miles
- Test number
- 712524202889
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases + blowing centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,910 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 51,910 miles
- Test number
- 990834233300
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Fail51,910 miles (+2,442)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,910 miles
- Test number
- 679233518370
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Pass49,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 49,468 miles
- Test number
- 515092301396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,468 miles (+3,036)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,468 miles
- Test number
- 500729033872
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass46,432 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 46,432 miles
- Test number
- 829274034120
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail46,428 miles (+3,249)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,428 miles
- Test number
- 963909635019
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass43,179 miles (+1,716)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 43,179 miles
- Test number
- 382655558085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,463 miles (+24)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 41,463 miles
- Test number
- 874067481236
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel pipes
Fail41,439 miles (+1,829)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,439 miles
- Test number
- 542547903281
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs badly pitted
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel pipes
Pass39,610 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 39,610 miles
- Test number
- 951267308195
- AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear mounting [ reinforced floor between subframe mounting and inner sidesill ] (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail39,609 miles (+1,258)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,609 miles
- Test number
- 310782691456
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven 35% (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear mounting [ reinforced floor between subframe mounting and inner sidesill ] (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass38,351 miles (+231)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 38,351 miles
- Test number
- 435022813336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,120 miles (+1,280)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,120 miles
- Test number
- 583671174112
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle insecure falls off when you try to use it (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass36,840 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 36,840 miles
- Test number
- 688843399873
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail36,839 miles (+2,981)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,839 miles
- Test number
- 668588209633
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box temporary repair to pass emissions test (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass33,858 miles (+1,183)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 33,858 miles
- Test number
- 365508614349
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteBody has corrosion
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
- NoteSuspension components corroded
Pass32,675 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 32,675 miles
- Test number
- 236927263291
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteHeavy corrosion to front floors
- NoteOffside rear tyre heavily perished and close to the limit
Fail32,672 miles (+926)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,672 miles
- Test number
- 398757663217
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteHeavy corrosion to front floors
- NoteOffside rear tyre heavily perished and close to the limit
Pass31,746 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 31,746 miles
- Test number
- 490970700260
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking around tread
- NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust
- NoteSlight wear rear suspension arm bushes due to age
Fail31,746 miles (+1,252)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,746 miles
- Test number
- 692780800217
- FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking around tread
- NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust
- NoteSlight wear rear suspension arm bushes due to age
Pass30,494 miles (+903)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 30,494 miles
- Test number
- 443798899164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,591 miles (+1,189)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 29,591 miles
- Test number
- 931180418210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,402 miles (+1,676)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 28,402 miles
- Test number
- 481765007248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 26,726 miles
- Test number
- 593805886170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R478 ATR
- Does R478 ATR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R478 ATR is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R478 ATR?
- The MOT on R478 ATR is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R478 ATR done?
- R478 ATR was recorded at 59,122 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 1,654 miles a year.
- Has R478 ATR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R478 ATR has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on R478 ATR 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 R478 ATR find?
- R478 ATR passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; central front power steering component has slight seepage from a component; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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