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AU58 CUJ

2008 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 CUJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 81,022 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,621 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 79,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 78,305 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,667 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,107 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 38,671 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,506 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 25,352 miles

stone chip in window screen

Fail 31 Oct 2012 25,352 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stone chip in window screen

Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,866 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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AU58 CUJ is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU58 CUJ, 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

How do I check the history of AU58 CUJ?

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What year was AU58 CUJ registered?

AU58 CUJ is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is AU58 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 CUJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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