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AU06 EHB

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,236 mi
Last recorded34,236 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 34,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,080 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 34,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,953 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 33,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 33,031 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 32,716 miles

front body, under tray and floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,328 miles

under tray and floor covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,119 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view of under body components

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,685 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of underbody components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,028 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 26,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 21,566 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,299 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 16,319 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 13,581 miles

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

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

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 EHB is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EHB, 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 EHB registered?

AU06 EHB is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is AU06 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 EHB shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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