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AU58 DVF

2008 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,562 mi
Last recorded69,562 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 DVF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 69,562 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,460 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 55,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 48,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,767 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 38,251 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 34,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,692 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 30,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 26,918 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,132 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,706 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 24,858 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 24,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 20,937 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2014 20,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,283 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 14,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DVF is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DVF, 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 AU58 DVF registered?

AU58 DVF is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is AU58 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 DVF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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