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A4 ECP

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,246 mi
Last recorded25,246 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ECP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 25,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 24,122 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 23,983 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 23,983 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The N/S front upper rearward suspension arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn The O/S front upper forward arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The N/S front upper forward suspension arm bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The O/S front upper rearward arm bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 22,674 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Nov 2023 22,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2022 21,937 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,205 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 5 Oct 2021 34,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

tpms warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2020 19,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2019 18,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

all four tyres have minor cracking .

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall.

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in tread.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,299 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2018 17,424 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 16,477 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 15,486 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,873 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,528 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 14,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,326 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 13,246 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 12,579 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 11,600 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 10,387 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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A4 ECP is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A4 ECP, 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 A4 ECP registered?

A4 ECP is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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