CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF04 TVM

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,932 mi
Last recorded127,932 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above 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 £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

RegistrationDF04 TVM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
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

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 127,932 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 122,426 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 116,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 94,004 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front & rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front & rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 May 2019 93,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front & rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front & rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 May 2018 84,977 miles

All four tyre valves are getting perished and starting to split.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 84,977 miles

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

All four tyre valves are getting perished and starting to split.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 81,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2017 81,521 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 75,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 70,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre outer and inner edges worn

O/S/F tyre outer and inner edges worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,711 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 40,390 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,832 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 29,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2007 25,627 miles

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

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

DF04 TVM is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 108,053 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 DF04 TVM, 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 22 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF04 TVM?

You can check the full history of DF04 TVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF04 TVM registered?

DF04 TVM is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is DF04 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 TVM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF04 TVM 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 DF04 TVM. 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.