Honda Anf (2008)
2008 Honda Anf
CarHunch analysed 179 real MOT records for the 2008 Honda Anf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Honda ANF is a solid performer, with an 87.5% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80% by a useful margin. However, nearly one in five vehicles (19%) has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which sits just below the threshold for real concern but warrants a pre-purchase inspection.
These machines are running light for their age, with a median of just 15,384 miles, suggesting many have been gently used or stored—though the average of 21,142 miles indicates some higher-mileage examples exist. The 3.6 advisories per vehicle and 1.16 failures suggest minor wear items crop up regularly, so budget for routine consumables and check service history carefully before buying.
What to check before buying a 2008 Honda Anf
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Honda Anf vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Honda Anf vehicles fall between 6,523 and 32,707 miles.
2008 Honda Anf — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 55 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Honda Anf
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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32.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.1%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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13.5%
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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12.9%
Drive chain slightly loose
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12.4%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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11.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9.8%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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