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AU06 EGK

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,686 mi
Last recorded62,686 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 EGK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 62,686 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 62,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 61,784 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,920 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 60,914 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside hand brake reading low

Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,091 miles

Offside hand brake reading low

Rear discs inner face rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,668 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear discs rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2018 57,658 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,448 miles

Offside hand brake low

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,398 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,107 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,649 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,734 miles

o/s rear wheel binding when moved backwards

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,920 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 33,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 19,314 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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AU06 EGK is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU06 EGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU06 EGK registered?

AU06 EGK is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AU06 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 EGK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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