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AL09 AUL

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,779 mi
Last recorded59,779 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL09 AUL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 59,779 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 55,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,571 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,296 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,683 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 36,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AL09 AUL is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AL09 AUL, 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 AL09 AUL registered?

AL09 AUL is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AL09 AUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL09 AUL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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