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AU54 SAS

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,785 mi
Last recorded89,785 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SAS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,785 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 88,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 88,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet gas struts worn

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,270 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Inner wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,598 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Inner wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake caliper stained but no signs of a leak.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. And application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,288 miles

Exhaust flex pipes deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Inner wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve clamps split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake motor noisy

Fail 30 Nov 2020 79,287 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust flex pipes deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Inner wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve clamps split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake motor noisy

Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,612 miles

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 31 Oct 2019 77,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low

tps fault

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,398 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 73,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 67,468 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 67,468 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,663 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,750 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,483 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,675 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 275,566 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 22,739 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,168 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 12,168 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AU54 SAS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 AU54 SAS, 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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AU54 SAS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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