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AU55 CTE

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,624 mi
Last recorded104,624 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 CTE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 104,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 104,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 103,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover on both lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 101,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 97,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,388 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,587 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,667 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated on dashboard

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,966 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 53,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,779 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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AU55 CTE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU55 CTE, 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 AU55 CTE registered?

AU55 CTE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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