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A4 BYB

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,315 mi
Last recorded18,315 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BYB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 18,315 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 17,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 17,349 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 16,754 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 16,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 15,523 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 15,257 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 14,445 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 13,431 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 11,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 10,278 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 10,278 miles

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

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

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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A4 BYB is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 A4 BYB, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A4 BYB registered?

A4 BYB is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is A4 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 BYB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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