Bentley Azure
From 418 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, indicator or hazard warning switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| indicator or hazard warning switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 4 |
| leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system | 4 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 4 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 4 |
| brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
Bentley Azure on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 7 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 6.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 182 | 104 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 180 | 106 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 145 | 142 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2024 Q4 | 147 | 135 | +1 | -6 | -5 |
| 2024 Q3 | 186 | 101 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2024 Q2 | 190 | 92 | +0 | -0 | +9 |
| 2024 Q1 | 166 | 107 | +1 | -16 | -15 |
| 2023 Q4 | 164 | 124 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all Azures tested had between 20,542 and 41,690 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,266 median miles, the Azure has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Bentley models
Common questions
What is the Bentley Azure MOT pass rate?
The Bentley Azure has a 94.5% MOT pass rate based on 418 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Bentley Azure?
The most common MOT failure on the Bentley Azure is a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include indicator or hazard warning switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements.
How many Bentley Azures are on UK roads?
There are 182 Bentley Azures currently licensed on UK roads, with 104 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Bentley Azure at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Bentley Azure is 30,266 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,542 and 41,690 miles.
Buying a used Azure?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.