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AU06 EGV

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,032 mi
Last recorded43,032 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 EGV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 43,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 42,544 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 42,288 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 41,987 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 41,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to service requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2018 39,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,029 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,163 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,460 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,918 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,862 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,514 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,657 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 EGV is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU06 EGV registered?

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

Is AU06 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 EGV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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