CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO04 TMU

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

159,820 mi
Last recorded159,820 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 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

RegistrationRO04 TMU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 159,820 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 159,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 155,345 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 155,345 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 152,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play detected from engine mounting

Fail 14 Dec 2023 152,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play detected from engine mounting

Pass 14 Sep 2022 148,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres slight cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2021 144,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres slight cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2020 141,087 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 141,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,281 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 137,281 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 130,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,822 miles

front brake hoses starting to split

headlamp lenses slightly frosted/cloudy

malfunction indicator light on

Fail 16 Aug 2017 125,822 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake hoses starting to split

headlamp lenses slightly frosted/cloudy

malfunction indicator light on

Pass 27 Aug 2016 120,961 miles

EML warning lamp on

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 120,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45 17 (4.1.D.1a)

EML warning lamp on

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 116,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 110,481 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,483 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,754 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 85,069 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 79,351 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,411 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 71,406 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,200 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

RO04 TMU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 RO04 TMU, 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 RO04 TMU?

You can check the full history of RO04 TMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO04 TMU registered?

RO04 TMU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is RO04 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 TMU shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO04 TMU 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 RO04 TMU. 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.