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Bentley Continental

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,998 cc

V15 AYBMOT history

V15 AYB is a black petrol Bentley Continental first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

V15 AYB black Bentley Continental GT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Continental GT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
132,796 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V15 AYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V15 AYB was last recorded at 132,796 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 5,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,111 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,685 miles
Average per year
6,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,796 miles
  • 2023 – 127,111 miles
  • 2021 – 126,142 miles
  • 2020 – 123,163 miles
  • 2019 – 120,467 miles
  • 2018 – 111,672 miles
  • 2017 – 106,100 miles
  • 2016 – 99,331 miles
  • 2014 – 93,375 miles
  • 2013 – 83,478 miles
  • 2012 – 69,889 miles
  • 2011 – 46,839 miles
  • 2010 – 39,553 miles
  • 2009 – 30,430 miles
  • 2008 – 22,644 miles
  • 2007 – 15,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,796 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,796 miles (+5,685)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,796 miles
    Test number
    928732391958
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,111 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,111 miles
    Test number
    980937822334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,142 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,142 miles
    Test number
    825851741458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,163 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,163 miles
    Test number
    831408813325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,467 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,467 miles
    Test number
    328868800366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail120,467 miles (+2,481)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,467 miles
    Test number
    716502152003
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,986 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    364869981972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,672 miles (+90)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,672 miles
    Test number
    356402762128
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded inner wheel arch (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail111,582 miles (+18)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,582 miles
    Test number
    774266878535
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported o/s n/s clamps (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s n/s (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded inner wheel arch (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  10. Fail111,564 miles (+5,464)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,564 miles
    Test number
    620307624879
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear clamps broken on both pipes (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top both arms (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both top arms (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subfram (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass106,100 miles (+6,769)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,100 miles
    Test number
    506108590675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,331 miles (+5,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    416191128049
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  13. Fail93,375 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    475634044380
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass93,375 miles (+9,897)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    637434544343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,478 miles (+13,589)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,478 miles
    Test number
    466203813315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,889 miles (+23,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    325418912384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,839 miles (+7,286)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    788763071184
    • NoteNearside front tyre split
    • NoteOffside front tyre split

  18. Pass39,553 miles (+9,123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,553 miles
    Test number
    823864070101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,430 miles (+260)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,430 miles
    Test number
    352906869181
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre sidewall
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTyre warning light on

  20. Fail30,170 miles1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,170 miles
    Test number
    281312769140
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on
    • NoteWipers smearing

  21. Fail30,170 miles (+7,526)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,170 miles
    Test number
    120762069122
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on
    • NoteWipers smearing

  22. Pass22,644 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,644 miles
    Test number
    814343968118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,797 miles
    Test number
    552552577175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V15 AYB

Does V15 AYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V15 AYB expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V15 AYB?
The MOT on V15 AYB expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V15 AYB done?
V15 AYB was recorded at 132,796 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 6,866 miles a year.
Has V15 AYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V15 AYB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on V15 AYB 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 V15 AYB find?
V15 AYB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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