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X522 WVK

2001 Bentley Azure

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,061 mi
Last recorded22,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Azure27,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 WVK
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 22,061 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 21,924 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 21,719 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 21,428 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,205 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 21,205 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 20,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,404 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,102 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

odometer not visible

Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2013

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,929 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 14,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2011 11,542 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 11,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,242 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 9,239 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,215 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper blade split

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,019 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 8,868 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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X522 WVK is a 2001 Bentley Azure in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X522 WVK, 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.

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What year was X522 WVK registered?

X522 WVK is a 2001 Bentley Azure, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X522 WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 WVK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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