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ASJ 1

2003 Bentley Azure

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,711 mi
Last recorded43,711 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Bentley Azure15,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASJ 1
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 43,711 miles

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

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

Offside rear axel damper wet

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sight fluid leak offside front floor

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Aug 2024 43,553 miles

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

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

Offside rear subframe damper wet

Slight fluid leak offside floor

Slight play in steering rack from nearside

Spare tyre defective ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 43,310 miles

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

OSR sub frame damper leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2023 43,310 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated No manual release from driving position (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

OSR sub frame damper leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2022 42,837 miles

Dampness around offside front floor

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

Rear subframe damper wet

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,372 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 42,123 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight fluid around front floor

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,613 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,603 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,498 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,991 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,587 miles

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

nearside front suspension sphere damp!

wear in steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2014 38,538 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front suspension sphere damp!

wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,590 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 36,590 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 36,205 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 36,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,128 miles

Headlamp beam converters fitted .

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,098 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007
Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,832 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 18,826 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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ASJ 1 is a 2003 Bentley Azure in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 15,758 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 Azure fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ASJ 1, 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 23 years old, this Bentley Azure is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ASJ 1 registered?

ASJ 1 is a 2003 Bentley Azure, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is ASJ 1 safe to buy?

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