TÜV-Report Database
REAL-WORLD VEHICLE DATA
For safer roads
We aim to improve the technical condition of vehicles and make Germany’s roads safer.
You can use insights from millions of periodic technical inspection to identify technical weaknesses, improve vehicle quality and make better-informed decisions.
For used car buyers
Looking to buy a used car?
The TÜV-Report is the guide to help you make an informed buying decision. You can buy the latest print edition directly from the TÜV-Verband online shop.
Across Germany
Data collected by all TÜV organisations
Thousands
Defect types and components available for analysis
Down to components
Flexible analysis at your chosen level of detail
MORE THAN THE PRINTED REPORT
The most comprehensive assessment of passenger car roadworthiness is now digital
Since 1972, the TÜV-Report has provided independent guidance for the used car market. The underlying database goes much further: it allows real-world inspection results to be used flexibly, in detail and according to individual needs.
A DATABASE UNLIKE ANY OTHER IN THE WORLD
TÜV-Report print edition
Curated insights for the used car market
- Selected vehicle models
- Selected components and vehicle age groups
- A fixed annual reporting period
TÜV-Report Database
The level of detail your questions demand
- All vehicle models inspected by TÜV
- Thousands of defect types and components
- Data updated daily, with flexible reporting periods
FROM THE MARKET OVERVIEW TO INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS
See which models have higher defect rates – and understand why
Filter by vehicle model, model series, age, mileage, powertrain or defect category. Compare a model’s defect rate with the average for its age group and track trends over time.
01 – Objective benchmarking
Against comparable models and vehicle age groups
02 – Component-level analysis
From the main inspection category down to individual defects
03 – Flexible segmentation
Tailored to your requirements and the questions you need to answer
RELEVANT TO YOUR MARKET
Turn real-world inspection data into a competitive advantage
How can the TÜV-Report Database add value to your business?
01 Vehicle manufacturers
Deliver measurable improvements in quality – identify weaknesses before they damage your brand
Compare models, model series, vehicle age groups and powertrain configurations. Detailed analysis down to individual components reveals where defect rates are above average and which quality improvement measures offer the greatest potential impact.
- Benchmarking against the model average
- Component-level root cause analysis
- Long-term quality monitoring
02 Workshops
Plan servicing more effectively – understand which components need attention throughout a vehicle’s life
Use recurring defect patterns to align diagnostics, service advice and resource planning more closely with the needs of vehicles.
- Common defects by vehicle age group
- Targeted diagnostics and servicing
- Identify relevant components more quickly
03 Insurers
Understand technical risks – real-world data for better-informed risk assessment
Identify technical issues by vehicle type, age and mileage. Assess portfolios in greater detail and test your assumptions against objective inspection data.
- Risk patterns by vehicle segment
- Defect trends over time
- An objective basis for comparison
04 Associations and other organisations
Use evidence to shape mobility – a robust basis for market and safety analysis
The standardised dataset helps associations, researchers and other market participants analyse vehicle roadworthiness and changes in the passenger car fleet.
- Representative in-service monitoring
- Flexible reporting periods and segments
- Clear, traceable comparison data
TAILORED TO YOUR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
You decide which data you need
From a focused analysis to integration with your systems, the scope, reporting period and delivery method are tailored to your use case.
01 – Define your requirements
Together, we agree which models, segments, components, time periods and comparisons you need.
02 – Specify the data scope
You receive a dataset tailored to your requirements, rather than a fixed standard package.
03 – Put the results to work
The results are delivered as agreed – for example, as a bespoke analysis or via an API.
EXPLORE THE DATA PLATFORM
From the overview to individual defects
In a short meeting, we will demonstrate the filtering and comparison tools based on your specific questions.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR VEHICLES?
In a short meeting, we will assess together which data could be relevant to your use case. We would also be happy to give you a demonstration of the TÜV-Report Database.
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Barbora Čentíková
Business Development and Marketing Manager Publishing House