CarVerify

Free Car Check

X721 MSL

2000 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

240,862 mi
Last recorded240,862 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationX721 MSL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2018 240,862 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake pad level light illuminated

engine oil level light illuminated

Pass 4 Dec 2017 231,916 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Brake wear indicator warning lamp on.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 231,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Brake wear indicator warning lamp on.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 218,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 218,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 204,770 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 193,709 miles

center exhaust slightly detoriated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 186,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 180,092 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 170,332 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 161,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 153,307 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 142,206 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 129,014 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 115,655 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 107,267 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

X721 MSL is a 2000 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 117,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X721 MSL, 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 26 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 X721 MSL?

You can check the full history of X721 MSL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X721 MSL registered?

X721 MSL is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X721 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X721 MSL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X721 MSL 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 X721 MSL. 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.