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VX56 AEY

2006 Bentley Azure

Grey Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,271 mi
Last recorded20,271 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Azure22,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 AEY
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 20,271 miles

Advise Front tyres 19 Years old, Rears 17.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 18,753 miles

Both rear tyres aged 16yrs

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2023 18,021 miles

Both rear tyres aged 15yrs

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 17,793 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from power steering rack both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,648 miles

slight oil leak from power steering rack both sides

Pass 31 Mar 2020 17,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 16,406 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,149 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 16,149 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure TRACK ROD END (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,695 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 23,892 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,377 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 13,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 11,801 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 10,455 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 7,399 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 7,399 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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VX56 AEY is a 2006 Bentley Azure in Grey with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,737 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 Azure fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX56 AEY, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Azure is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX56 AEY registered?

VX56 AEY is a 2006 Bentley Azure, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is VX56 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 AEY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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