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VX05 EXA

2005 Bentley Arnage

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,924 mi
Last recorded81,924 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Arnage37,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 EXA
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,061 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,070 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 79,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 75,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,277 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 73,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,786 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 70,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush onto suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush onto suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 65,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush onto suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush onto suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 65,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Where strut attaches (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage dust covers splitting

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Where strut attaches (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage dust covers splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,320 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,477 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 62,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Main to rear (2.4.D.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,091 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,695 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,607 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,288 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 61,288 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,213 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 25 Mar 2008 43,867 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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VX05 EXA is a 2005 Bentley Arnage in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 37,740 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 Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 EXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX05 EXA registered?

VX05 EXA is a 2005 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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