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SN55 AUR

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,802 mi
Last recorded48,802 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 AUR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,802 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 48,781 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,611 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 48,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,695 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 47,170 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 47,170 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,651 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 46,612 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 46,562 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,790 miles

both rear tyres pearishing/cracking in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,550 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,028 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,954 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 23,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SN55 AUR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN55 AUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN55 AUR registered?

SN55 AUR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is SN55 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 AUR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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