2004 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · RE04 ABX

The 2004 Audi A6 presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 4 April 2022 at 233,489 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across the five entries spanning 2019 to 2022, the vehicle cleared every examination that counted, showing no advisory notices or mechanical faults. The lone failure on 12 June 2020 at 221,640 miles is anomalous: the DVSA record shows no defects listed against that test, and the same date carries a subsequent pass at identical mileage, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a genuine fault. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,600 miles against the car's 22-year life, which is typical for the age. The record moves from 209,719 miles on 21 May 2019 to 221,640 miles by 12 June 2020, then 227,400 miles on 12 April 2021 and 233,489 miles on 4 April 2022. The gaps are regular and moderate, with no standing periods or sudden accumulation spikes. The data is sparse but clean, offering no evidence of neglected consumable replacement or deferred maintenance across the visible window. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, as the MOT history records no advisories yet the chassis is now two decades old and prone to underbody rust unseen by annual testing until advanced. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical measurement given the 233,489-mile total, even though no tester flagged wear. The drivetrain has absorbed high cumulative load and should be assessed for gearbox and differential condition. The 2020 duplicate test entry with a defect-free failure followed by an immediate pass suggests the previous owner addressed whatever halted the first attempt without delay. No recurring faults emerge to signal worsening mechanical risk. The documented care pattern implies routine statutory compliance rather than enthusiast upkeep, so pre-purchase scrutiny of tyres, exhaust emissions, and binding calipers remains prudent despite the clear test sheet.