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2001 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,482 mi
Last recorded54,482 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Azure27,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 ARU
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 54,482 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 53,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 53,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside / ie 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside/ ie 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 52,187 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,411 miles

REAR BRAKE WORN

Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,806 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 50,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake recorded 16%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 49,753 miles

Both front tyres are showing age deterioration on the side walls.

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,258 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,241 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,844 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Apr 2015 46,259 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,843 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 44,837 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,825 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Azure?

Based on 5,991 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 121
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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1 ARU is a 2001 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 27,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Azure fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Azure typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 ARU registered?

1 ARU is a 2001 Bentley Azure, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is 1 ARU safe to buy?

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