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Honda Accord buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Honda Accord costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 43 for sale right now.
Our take on the Honda Accord
A 2022 Honda Accord typically advertises at €28,950 and a 2013 one at €9,950, so it loses roughly 11% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 7%. At the NCT, the 2014–2015 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.0 hybrid is the most common engine (100% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 400k km.
Check a Honda Accord's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Honda Accord prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | €28,950 | 79k km | 5 |
| 2020 | €25,900 | 84k km | 5 |
| 2013 | €9,950 | 204k km | 7 |
Honda Accord NCT pass rate
How often Honda Accords pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 57% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 57% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 47% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 39% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 32% | 38% | |
| 2009 | 27% | 31% | |
| 2008 | 21% | 30% | |
| 2007 | 30% | 31% | |
| 2006 | 30% | 30% | |
| 2005 | 30% | 28% |
Most common reasons a 2015 Honda Accord fails: steering & suspension (21.4% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (17.9% of tests), wheel alignment (17.9% of tests, more than most cars), brakes (14.3% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Honda Accord problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Rust on sills, arches and brake pipes (15+ years old) · €100–€600
Kneel down and look at the sills, rear arches and the brake pipes under the car. Flaking rust is an NCT fail.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€270 | 8 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Honda Accord
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Honda Accord
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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