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A20 ASH

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,916 mi
Last recorded106,916 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 ASH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 106,916 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 105,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,495 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 90,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 86,107 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 85,731 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth inner edge (275/40/19)

Pass 21 Apr 2020 82,336 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,799 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 71,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 71,770 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyres worn close to legal limit/ on legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,387 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,834 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hi level stop light not working

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 51,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,074 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 49,074 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,185 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,394 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,162 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,641 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge poss tracking req

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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A20 ASH is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 A20 ASH, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 ASH registered?

A20 ASH is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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