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AU06 EHV

2006 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 82,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,889 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 77,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,538 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,949 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 64,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,365 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyre treads becoming low

Pass 27 May 2011 47,751 miles

front nearside offside brake discs becoming badly worn and corroding

front nearside offside brake pads worn

rear nearside offside brake discs worn

Fail 27 May 2011 47,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front nearside offside brake discs becoming badly worn and corroding

front nearside offside brake pads worn

head lamp aim not checked offside

rear nearside offside brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2010 40,724 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,917 miles

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

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

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 EHV is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHV, 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 EHV registered?

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

Is AU06 EHV safe to buy?

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