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Bentley Arnage

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 6,750 cc

SA 8MOT history

SA 8 is a blue petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 16 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

SA 8 blue Bentley Arnage – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Arnage, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
128,018 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SA 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Arnage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

SA 8 was last recorded at 128,018 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,920 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
6,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,018 miles
  • 2023 – 127,920 miles
  • 2021 – 121,633 miles
  • 2020 – 117,349 miles
  • 2019 – 108,623 miles
  • 2017 – 108,462 miles
  • 2016 – 101,412 miles
  • 2015 – 94,059 miles
  • 2013 – 84,112 miles
  • 2012 – 71,250 miles
  • 2011 – 59,843 miles
  • 2010 – 48,010 miles
  • 2009 – 32,369 miles
  • 2008 – 19,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,018 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,018 miles (+98)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,018 miles
    Test number
    127617049476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail127,920 miles (+6,287)4 dangerous9 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,920 miles
    Test number
    989889607901
    • DangerousNearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass121,633 miles (+4,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    847383992119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass117,349 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,349 miles
    Test number
    744162460264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve suspect fluid leak

  5. Fail117,349 miles (+8,726)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,349 miles
    Test number
    122292541440
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing of all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve suspect fluid leak

  6. Pass108,623 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,623 miles
    Test number
    806493630186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,462 miles (+7,050)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,462 miles
    Test number
    813233435978
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and all other brake pipes at rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryO\s rear exhaust tail pipe loose

  8. Pass101,412 miles (+7,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    699008394992
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass94,059 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    447648655014
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO\s rear height sensor broken off

  10. Fail94,059 miles (+9,947)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    838625855099
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO\s rear height sensor broken off

  11. Pass84,112 miles (+12,862)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    708078763239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEml light is on

  12. Pass71,250 miles (+11,407)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,250 miles
    Test number
    217631312141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,843 miles (+11,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,843 miles
    Test number
    197265101174
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass48,010 miles (+15,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,010 miles
    Test number
    434967650080
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,369 miles (+12,563)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,369 miles
    Test number
    544559149053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,806 miles
    Test number
    503924848010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail19,805 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,805 miles
    Test number
    900484948015
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about SA 8

What vehicle is registration SA 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SA 8 on a blue petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 16 Feb 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SA 8 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SA 8 expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SA 8?
The MOT on SA 8 expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SA 8 done?
SA 8 was recorded at 128,018 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 6,738 miles a year.
Has SA 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SA 8 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on SA 8 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on SA 8 find?
SA 8 passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.

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