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AU08 BDE

2008 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,034 mi
Last recorded82,034 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 BDE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 82,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,585 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 80,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 79,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 77,590 miles

Both Front dampers corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 77,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Both Front dampers corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,807 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN INNER FACES

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT ( O/S/R 2.5mm N/S/R 2mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKES 40% OUT OF BALANCE (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 75,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN INNER FACES

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT ( O/S/R 2.5mm N/S/R 2mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKES 40% OUT OF BALANCE (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,143 miles

Master cylinder and servo not readily accessible for inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides too caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Master cylinder and servo not readily accessible for inspection

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 49,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 49,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,617 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,782 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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AU08 BDE is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,504 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 AU08 BDE, 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 18 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU08 BDE is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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