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A8 DRT

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,847 mi
Last recorded49,847 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DRT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 49,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 49,318 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 48,057 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 47,094 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,717 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 39,714 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 28,746 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 26,837 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 23,064 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 20,791 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,007 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 10,522 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,906 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,611 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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A8 DRT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 A8 DRT, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 DRT registered?

A8 DRT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is A8 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 DRT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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