Audi A6
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Is Audi A6 a reliable car?
Overall, the reliability of the Audi A6 is average. The number of defects found on the Audi A6 during the annual technical checkups is about average for a car of its age.
Based on these reviews, the highest reliability scores were demonstrated by Audi A6 generation from 2012 to 2014, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 1997 to 2001, reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Audi A6. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Audi A6 reviews
Total 108 Audi A6 owner reviews
Pros: Convenient, large, good looks. Quality and comfortable interior, quiet, nothing does not rattle at salon or outside. Very suitable to our circumstances. Rigid body and suspension, not expensive repairs. Bodywork resistant to corrosion, even 10 years newer cars have rusted more. A pleasant walk, a great hanger, good drivability, glad to sit behind wheel. The salon and driving feelings are similar than two generations younger Audi a6. And this one is even softer and more pleasant. A very warm in winter and is warming up instantly.
Cons: Although 1.8 engine is successful and durable enough for an inexpensive and simple operation and repair, however, its capacity is little too small for sufficiently large car. In addition, taking into account weight of machine, consumption is also a relatively large - 9 litres. In addition, engine has lots of vacuum tubes and electronic sensors, which has to follow up to and maintained, because if it's not sealed, engine ever turns pettish and find exact problem can be quite a little gnarly. Although on other hand, most of newer engine also stocked with all sorts of sensors and electronics. So if vacuum tubes and electronics will be maintained, and oil and filters will be timely changed, engine won't cause any major problems. In general, if you don't need very sporty or frightfully economical driving, then in other ways, car is magnificent.
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 21 year) | Owned for | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The salon is beautiful, high quality, it is nice to be there, nothing is creaking, it is not rattling. Soft, ergonomic (back does not hurt) seats. The exterior design is also beautiful, unobtrusive and full of self-esteem. Quattro all-wheel drive not only helps in bad weather, the car is noticeably more stable at higher speeds compared to the front-wheel drive variant. With gas equipment, fuel costs are comparable to 1.9TDI, but without diesel problems. No corrosion problems as it is with this year's BMW or Mercedes.
Cons: In less than 3 years I have spent over 2000 euros on maintenance, that is not counting the gas equipment (720) and my time, if I repair this car at a service point, then the number can be multiplied by 2. In the 5th gear at 100kmh the engine rotates at 2800 rpm, this would be expected from 1.6 not from V6. The car is very noisy on the highway.
| Purchase year: | 2018 age of car 18 years) | Owned for | 48`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 12.4 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1032 € (~ 344 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Colossally economical for a large, heavy 4x4 estate. Good winter handling, can be driven off-road, even relatively extreme off-road, as far as ground clearance allows. Quietly pulls a 3.5t trailer. Reliable car, I drove 150 thousand km and didn't really know what it was like to plough money into repairs. Parts widely available, cost cents.
Cons: Rust problems start towards the age of 30 (front wings, cups, rear behind arches, etc.) Many have problems starting in sub-zero winter weather, but this is solved by buying a new, more powerful than factory fitted, starter (rather than repairing the existing one).
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 22 years) | Owned for | 150`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 5.8 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Very good driving characteristics. Something is not working, but driving sense of stability, capacity characteristics are not lost.
Cons: Gear box, but after repair is all right. Lambda probe - not fixable since beginning. There were problems with induction coils, but since all 6 has changed gradually all time being, is not distorted. Panel shows all kinds of errors, conditioner has gone down, door doesn't want to stay shut. All sorts of small bakers.
| Purchase year: | 2006 age of car 4 years) | Owned for | 250`000 kilometers (9 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.5 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1700 € (~ 188 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Smooth ride, suspension handles bumps and potholes noticeably differently, very quiet interior, comfortable on the motorway, no problem going anywhere in winter, perfect on icy roads with radium tyres, roomy boot
Cons: Comparatively more expensive repairs for other car classes - golf, astra, avensis. Without air suspension, it seems understated. Heavy, which slightly impairs handling
| Purchase year: | 2021 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 80`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.6 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 780 € (~ 390 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Although elderly years are still comfortable and reliable car. Quattro works perfectly. In winter you are the king of rte road and offroad. Capacity of a very good for passengers and luggage space is enough.
Cons: If you like to get a high-quality repair and parts, it's going to be costly. Could be lower fuel consumption. Although everything depends on driving style.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 82`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.1 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1060 € (~ 353 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Although there is little experience with this car, very happy with salon, which compared with s60 or sx4 is a better quality and more intuitive, despite fact that car is oldest of these three. So far repair was not necessary because mileage is around 5000km since purchase and at time of purchase everything was OK.
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 17 years) | Owned for | 5`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 260 € (~ 260 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend