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AU56 CUK

2006 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,415 mi
Last recorded42,415 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 CUK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 42,415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 42,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 42,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 41,529 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 40,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,802 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 38,340 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 36,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,726 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,996 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 29,470 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,237 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,823 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 23,383 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 23,342 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front wheel arch linner loose

Pass 2 Sep 2012 21,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 18,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,591 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 13,617 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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AU56 CUK is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AU56 CUK, 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 AU56 CUK registered?

AU56 CUK is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 October 2006.

Is AU56 CUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 CUK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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