Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto reliable? We analysed 174 real MOT tests across 151 vehicles to find out.
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The Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto.
Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 109 | 97.2% | 10,408 | 14,949 | 24,280 |
| 2022 | 63 | 100.0% | 14,518 | 22,155 | 27,051 |
How Long Does a Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto Last?
Based on 151 Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
100.0% MOT pass rate from 63 tests
97.2% MOT pass rate from 109 tests
The best year to buy a used Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 100.0% across 63 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 97.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto THIS CAR | 98.3% | 174 | 16,668 mi | — yrs |
| Bentley Continental | 90% | 209,069 | 37,776 mi | 29 yrs |
| Bentley Arnage | 85.9% | 40,970 | 45,703 mi | 28 yrs |
| Bentley Turbo | 78.7% | 31,416 | 73,541 mi | 41 yrs |
| Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T-gdi Auto | 85.9% | 185 | 25,303 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Bentley Continental (90.0% pass rate) and the Bentley Arnage (85.9% pass rate), the Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 98.3% across 174 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Bentley Bentayga V8 Azure Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.