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Bentley Azure

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 6,750 cc

TU 7236MOT history

TU 7236 is a blue petrol Bentley Azure first used on 9 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 39,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
39,595 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TU 7236
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Azure
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
9 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TU 7236 was last recorded at 39,595 miles on 12 May 2026, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,151 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
444 miles
Average per year
1,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,595 miles
  • 2025 – 39,151 miles
  • 2023 – 38,980 miles
  • 2022 – 37,364 miles
  • 2021 – 33,011 miles
  • 2019 – 26,822 miles
  • 2018 – 22,970 miles
  • 2017 – 20,560 miles
  • 2016 – 18,912 miles
  • 2015 – 18,909 miles
  • 2014 – 18,527 miles
  • 2012 – 18,511 miles
  • 2011 – 18,256 miles
  • 2010 – 17,617 miles
  • 2009 – 17,477 miles
  • 2008 – 16,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,595 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,595 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    358233345769
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail39,595 miles (+444)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    489883995896
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass39,151 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    39,151 miles
    Test number
    938084382740
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail39,151 miles (+171)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,151 miles
    Test number
    420643172872
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass38,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    38,980 miles
    Test number
    906395678670
    • 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))
  6. Fail38,980 miles4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,980 miles
    Test number
    838297355954
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail38,980 miles (+1,616)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,980 miles
    Test number
    833907500492
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass37,364 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,364 miles
    Test number
    132818972649
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail37,362 miles (+4,351)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,362 miles
    Test number
    694037875694
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass33,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    877779012701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail33,011 miles (+6,189)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    471469657223
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside one washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass26,822 miles (+3,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    26,822 miles
    Test number
    308347845433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass22,970 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,970 miles
    Test number
    289549094354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,947 miles (+2,387)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,947 miles
    Test number
    448706763081
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  15. Pass20,560 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,560 miles
    Test number
    516878157002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,912 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,912 miles
    Test number
    382751845106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,909 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,909 miles
    Test number
    957031215175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,527 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,527 miles
    Test number
    748311494045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,511 miles (+255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,511 miles
    Test number
    918466722236
    • NoteFront wipers slight smear
  20. Pass18,256 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,256 miles
    Test number
    166602231229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,617 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,617 miles
    Test number
    810368200233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass17,477 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,477 miles
    Test number
    302316029257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,928 miles
    Test number
    863583138265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TU 7236

What vehicle is registration TU 7236 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TU 7236 on a blue petrol Bentley Azure first used on 9 Aug 1996. 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 TU 7236 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TU 7236 is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on TU 7236?
The MOT on TU 7236 is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TU 7236 done?
TU 7236 was recorded at 39,595 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,279 miles a year.
Has TU 7236 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TU 7236 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on TU 7236 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 TU 7236 find?
TU 7236 passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 6 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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