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Y8 AAO

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests47 (43 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate91.5%

Mileage

97,119 mi
Last recorded97,119 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 AAO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

43 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 97,119 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 73,015 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 152,006 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front & rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,715 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 72,866 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 138,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 71,346 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 121,889 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 121,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 69,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,915 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 98,909 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,501 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,304 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,301 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 58,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,132 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 91,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,995 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,111 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 59,480 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,713 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,482 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,421 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 53,421 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,718 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,060 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,510 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,346 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,502 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 7,111 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,155 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,946 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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Y8 AAO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y8 AAO, 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.

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What year was Y8 AAO registered?

Y8 AAO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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