Audi A6 Avant (98-04) - Review

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Like its saloon counterpart the A6 Avant offers superb build quality and refinement wrapped in a suitably understated body with a flawless finish. It may look a little plain compared to rival offerings but the Audi has a huge load carrying ability and makes a great family car.

Latest Audi A6 Avant review

3.5 out of 5

Safety

NCAP Test

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  • Adult Occupant Rating

    3 out of 5

  • Pedestrian Test Rating

    2 out of 5

The A6 scored reasonably well in the Euro NCAP crash tests - gaining three stars scored out of (at the time) a maximum of four. However, in today's context, that score looks average but clever features help protect occupants in crash situations, plus it comes with an alarm, immobiliser and deadlocks.

4.5 out of 5

Reliability

Reliability in the A6 tends to be exemplary, with only occasional problems reported by owners since it was launched in 1997. Maintaining a full Audi service history will help this.

Car check problem points

Body

Panelwork is expensive, so beware of blemishes or dents.

Engine/Gearbox

Above average reliability provided they have been looked after, so service history from an Audi dealer or specialist is vital.

Other

Check that the air conditioning and all gauges in the instrument cluster work properly. Check for buckled wheels and dog damage, too.

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