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EU06 AWO

2006 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,552 mi
Last recorded51,552 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 AWO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 51,552 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 51,229 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 50,974 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 50,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 49,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,323 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,365 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,051 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 43,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,688 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,175 miles

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 7 Jul 2011 16,279 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 11,591 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 11,591 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 10,612 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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EU06 AWO is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU06 AWO, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU06 AWO registered?

EU06 AWO is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is EU06 AWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU06 AWO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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