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AU06 EHL

2006 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,997 mi
Last recorded62,997 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 EHL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 62,997 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 62,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,196 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 61,530 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 61,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 60,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 60,130 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 60,130 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,511 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,229 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 57,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,309 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 54,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 19 May 2016 49,608 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 49,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 39,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 39,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,857 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 34,852 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,162 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 EHL is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL registered?

AU06 EHL is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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