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Audi A4 Avant (2005-2008) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4.5 out of 54.5

At a glance

Price new £20,185 - £39,765
Used prices £711 - £8,187
Road tax cost £265 - £760
Insurance group 19 - 40
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 291 - 739 miles
Number of doors 5
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Understated style, excellent choice of engines, comfortable

CONS

Rivals offer more boot space

Written by David Ross Updated: 15 September 2025

Overview

It may look similar to the old model but this A4 Avant has some significant differences under the skin that make it more comfortable and better to drive. It retains the excellent build quality and refinement that has made the A4 such a success but adds a little extra polish to the formula. On the move it’s not quite as enjoyable as its big rival the BMW 3-Series and the Audi has a slightly smaller boot too – but that doesn’t prevent it from being a sophisticated and talented load lugger that comes with a huge range of excellent engines.

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