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A1 MSU

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,373 mi
Last recorded77,373 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MSU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,373 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 77,373 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 76,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 73,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 69,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,408 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 65,404 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,658 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 55,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop light not workimg

Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,786 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,753 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,607 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,882 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 25,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,086 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,532 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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A1 MSU is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 MSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 MSU registered?

A1 MSU is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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