CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU65 AXH

2015 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,404 mi
Last recorded34,404 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Lotus Exige14,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU65 AXH
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 34,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 28,172 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 28,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 25,097 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 21,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 16,614 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 12,915 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 8,734 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 8,734 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
Full Lotus Exige reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU65 AXH is a 2015 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 14,992 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 Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU65 AXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 11 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU65 AXH?

You can check the full history of AU65 AXH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU65 AXH registered?

AU65 AXH is a 2015 Lotus Exige, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is AU65 AXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU65 AXH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU65 AXH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU65 AXH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.