CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG04 VXB

2004 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

210,310 mi
Last recorded210,310 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 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

RegistrationFG04 VXB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 210,310 miles

exhaust leak repaired with exhaust repair bandage

sharp edges on front wings repaired with heavy duty tape

Fail 20 Mar 2025 210,310 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 206,877 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 205,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

body corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2022 195,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2021 187,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 179,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 171,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 164,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 157,047 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 143,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 135,431 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 125,297 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 118,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 109,319 miles

both o/s tyres perishing and starting to split

center exhaust clamp loose

front exhaust broken

Pass 27 May 2010 102,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2010 102,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 93,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 75,755 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

FG04 VXB is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG04 VXB, 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 FG04 VXB?

You can check the full history of FG04 VXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG04 VXB registered?

FG04 VXB is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FG04 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 VXB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG04 VXB 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 FG04 VXB. 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.