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AO51 HDY

2001 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Lotus Elise Petrol 1796cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 79,635 miles on the clock, averaging 2,513 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AO51 HDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,635
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,513

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,635 miles
Reading date
Miles last year243
Average per year2,513
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO51 HDY 31k43k55k67k80k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,635 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
PASS
Mileage79,392 miles
Since last MOT+649 miles
PASS
Mileage78,743 miles
Since last MOT+393 miles
PASS
Mileage78,350 miles
Since last MOT+989 miles
PASS
Mileage77,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,384 miles
PASS
Mileage74,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,977 miles
Since last MOT+1,825 miles
PASS
Mileage73,152 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,148 miles
Since last MOT+809 miles
PASS
Mileage72,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage69,747 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,589 miles
Since last MOT+2,913 miles
PASS
Mileage66,676 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
PASS
Mileage66,534 miles
Since last MOT+1,598 miles
PASS
Mileage64,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage57,234 miles
Since last MOT+11,602 miles
PASS
Mileage45,632 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,523 miles
Since last MOT+401 miles
PASS
Mileage45,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage42,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage36,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage30,988 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HDY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AO51 HDY

What car is AO51 HDY?

AO51 HDY is an red Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AO51 HDY?

The last recorded mileage for AO51 HDY was 79,635 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO51 HDY passed its MOT?

AO51 HDY has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2025.

Is AO51 HDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 HDY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AO51 HDY?

AO51 HDY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.