CarVerify

Free Car Check

P720 VCD

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,210 mi
Last recorded153,210 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 VCD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 153,210 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 153,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 149,531 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 149,531 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 148,936 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 148,935 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 148,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 147,143 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 147,143 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 146,172 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 146,171 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark component leak (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 146,170 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark component leak (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 145,117 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 145,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 143,169 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 143,161 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 141,405 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 138,810 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 138,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 136,147 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 136,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 133,620 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 130,786 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 127,775 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 124,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 123,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 118,848 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear brake pads getting low

slight exhaust blow on centre system

Fail 6 Oct 2010 118,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre screen damaged by wipers

Fail 4 Oct 2010 118,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear brake pads getting low

slight exhaust blow on centre system

Pass 5 Oct 2009 116,526 miles

both rear chasis rails corroded

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2009 116,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear chasis rails corroded

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

play on n/s/r wheel bearing

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 113,801 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 110,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,471 miles

both rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2005 103,797 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P720 VCD is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 145,067 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 Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P720 VCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P720 VCD?

You can check the full history of P720 VCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P720 VCD registered?

P720 VCD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P720 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 VCD shows 35 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P720 VCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P720 VCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.