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AW02 VAL

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,801 mi
Last recorded124,801 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW02 VAL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 124,801 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 124,801 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All 4 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 120,262 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 117,490 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 117,478 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2022 115,936 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 115,934 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,371 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,370 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 78,353 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,353 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,208 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 42,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,811 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 36,803 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,776 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,482 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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AW02 VAL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 AW02 VAL, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW02 VAL registered?

AW02 VAL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is AW02 VAL safe to buy?

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