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V500 POD

2001 Bentley Azure

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,435 mi
Last recorded83,435 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Azure27,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 POD
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 83,435 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,990 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,717 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,202 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,953 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,101 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 57,586 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,905 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,120 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 56,025 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,292 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,992 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,749 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,525 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Azure?

Based on 5,991 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 121
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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V500 POD is a 2001 Bentley Azure in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 27,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Azure fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V500 POD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Azure typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V500 POD registered?

V500 POD is a 2001 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is V500 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V500 POD shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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