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AVI 2505

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,927 mi
Last recorded78,927 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 2505
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 78,927 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 78,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 77,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,215 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 75,620 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,754 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 73,754 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 72,160 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 67,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2019 967,497 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,429 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 52,274 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 52,199 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,502 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,105 miles

Off side rear , near side rear and near side front starting to crack

Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,803 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,409 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,114 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,897 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,648 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,088 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,747 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,085 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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AVI 2505 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AVI 2505, 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 AVI 2505 registered?

AVI 2505 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is AVI 2505 safe to buy?

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