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AU17 AUH

2017 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,126 mi
Last recorded18,126 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 AUH
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 18,019 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 17,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 17,173 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 14,454 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 14,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 8,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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
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AU17 AUH is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 12,757 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 AU17 AUH, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU17 AUH registered?

AU17 AUH is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is AU17 AUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 AUH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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