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AU08 CTO

2008 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,405 mi
Last recorded28,405 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 CTO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 28,405 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 28,361 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 27,140 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 27,140 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 27,064 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 26,917 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 26,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 26,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 22,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,546 miles

o/s/r parking brake cable partially chaffed

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,502 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 8,803 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 7,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 7,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 5,572 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 CTO is a 2008 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 CTO registered?

AU08 CTO is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AU08 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 CTO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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