Most reliable 7-9 year old used estate cars

Based on technical inspection annual reports and other sources, we offer most reliable 7-9 year old used cars rating. The main criteria for determining the reliability of a car is amount of defects found in the annual roadworthiness tests, as well as subjective rating of the car users - how many car owners would recommend to buy this car to a friend. You'll also find suggestions for improving the reliability of your car at the end of this article.

1 Audi A6 2012 2012 - 2014
204 to 313 HP 6.1 to 8.9 l/100km
2 Audi A6 2014 2014 - 2018 Price 14 500 to 20 000 €
150 to 333 HP 4.4 to 7.6 l/100km
3 Audi A4 2012 2012 - 2015 Price 11 000 to 17 000 €
177 to 245 HP 6.1 to 7.3 l/100km
4 Audi A6 2011 2011 - 2014
177 to 300 HP 5 to 8.2 l/100km
5 Toyota Auris 2013 2013 - 2015 Price 8000 to 10 500 €
90 to 136 HP 3.7 to 3.7 l/100km
6 Toyota Avensis 2012 2012 - 2015 Price ~ 7500 €
124 to 152 HP 4.6 to 7 l/100km
7 Toyota Auris 2015 2015 - Price 8500 to 9000 €
90 to 136 HP 3.5 to 6.1 l/100km
8 Volkswagen Golf 2012 2012 - 2017 Price 7000 to 9500 €
85 to 184 HP 3.9 to 5.3 l/100km
9 Audi A4 2015 2015 - 2019 Price 13 000 to 17 000 €
150 to 272 HP 4 to 6.4 l/100km
10 Toyota Avensis 2015 2015 - Price 10 000 to 12 000 €
112 to 152 HP 4.2 to 6.3 l/100km
11 Opel Astra 2012 2012 - 2016 Price 5000 to 8500 €
95 to 180 HP 4 to 7.4 l/100km
12 Mercedes E class 2013 2013 - 2016 Price 14 000 to 16 000 €
136 to 558 HP 5 to 10.5 l/100km
13 Opel Astra 2015 2015 - 2019 Price 6500 to 8000 €
105 to 200 HP 3.9 to 5.9 l/100km
14 Skoda Fabia 2015 2015 - 2018 Price 7000 to 7000 €
75 to 110 HP 3.4 to 4.8 l/100km
15 Audi A4 2016 2016 - Price ~ 16 000 €
249 to 249 HP 6.7 to 6.7 l/100km
16 Mazda 6 2012 2012 - 2015 Price ~ 8500 €
145 to 192 HP 4.4 to 6.4 l/100km
17 Volvo V60 2013 2013 - 2018 Price 10 500 to 13 000 €
115 to 367 HP 3.8 to 10.2 l/100km
18 Honda Civic 2014 2014 - 2017 Price 8000 to 10 000 €
120 to 142 HP 3.8 to 6.5 l/100km
19 Seat Leon 2013 2013 - 2017 Price 7500 to 11 000 €
86 to 180 HP 3.9 to 5.9 l/100km
20 BMW 3 series 2012 2012 - 2015 Price 12 500 to 12 500 €
116 to 313 HP 4.3 to 8.1 l/100km
21 Skoda Fabia 2010 2010 - 2015
60 to 180 HP 3.8 to 6.2 l/100km
22 Skoda Superb 2013 2013 - 2015 Price 8500 to 15 000 €
140 to 260 HP 4.6 to 9.3 l/100km
23 Renault Megane 2016 2016 - 2020
90 to 205 HP 3.7 to 6.3 l/100km
24 Volvo V70 2013 2013 - 2016 Price 9500 to 10 000 €
115 to 304 HP 4.2 to 10.2 l/100km
25 Skoda Roomster 2010 2010 - 2015 Price ~ 3400 €
69 to 105 HP 4.5 to 6.4 l/100km
26 Skoda Octavia 2013 2013 - 2017 Price 8000 to 11 000 €
105 to 220 HP 3.8 to 6.7 l/100km
27 Mazda 6 2015 2015 - 2018 Price 10 500 to 11 000 €
145 to 192 HP 4.4 to 6.4 l/100km
28 Skoda Superb 2015 2015 - 2019 Price 12 000 to 13 500 €
125 to 280 HP 4 to 7.2 l/100km
29 Peugeot 308 2014 2014 - 2017 Price 6500 to 7500 €
92 to 205 HP 3.5 to 5.6 l/100km
30 Opel Insignia 2013 2013 - 2017 Price 8000 to 9500 €
120 to 250 HP 3.9 to 8.7 l/100km
31 Volvo XC70 2013 2013 - 2016 Price 14 000 to 16 000 €
163 to 304 HP 4.5 to 10.6 l/100km
32 Volkswagen Passat 2014 2014 - 2019 Price 8500 to 13 000 €
120 to 240 HP 4 to 6.3 l/100km
33 BMW 3 series 2015 2015 - 2018 Price 13 000 to 14 000 €
136 to 252 HP 5.3 to 6.8 l/100km
34 Ford Focus 2014 2014 - 2018 Price 5000 to 7000 €
85 to 250 HP 3.4 to 6.8 l/100km
35 Seat Ibiza 2012 2012 - 2015
60 to 150 HP 3.4 to 5.9 l/100km
36 Ford Focus 2011 2011 - 2014 Price ~ 5500 €
95 to 250 HP 4.5 to 7.2 l/100km
37 Volkswagen Passat 2010 2010 - 2014
105 to 300 HP 4.3 to 9.3 l/100km
38 Hyundai i30 2012 2012 - 2015
90 to 135 HP 4.1 to 6.9 l/100km
39 Hyundai i30 2015 2015 - 2017 Price 7000 to 8500 €
100 to 136 HP 3.9 to 6.9 l/100km
40 Renault Megane 2013 2013 - 2016 Price 5500 to 7500 €
95 to 220 HP 3.5 to 7.3 l/100km
41 Kia Ceed 2015 2015 - 2018 Price 8500 to 9500 €
100 to 136 HP 3.9 to 6.8 l/100km
42 Kia Ceed 2012 2012 - 2015 Price 6500 to 7500 €
90 to 135 HP 4.2 to 6.6 l/100km
43 Chevrolet Cruze 2012 2012 - 2015 Price 4800 to 7000 €
124 to 141 HP 5.9 to 6.7 l/100km
44 Citroen Berlingo 2012 2012 - 2015 Price ~ 4200 €
75 to 120 HP 4.4 to 7.3 l/100km
45 Hyundai i40 2015 2015 - Price 8000 to 10 000 €
115 to 165 HP
46 Ford Mondeo 2010 2010 - 2014
115 to 240 HP 5.3 to 7.9 l/100km
47 Hyundai i40 2011 2011 - 2015 Price ~ 7000 €
116 to 177 HP 4.3 to 7.5 l/100km
48 Ford Mondeo 2014 2014 - 2018 Price 6000 to 10 500 €
115 to 240 HP 3.8 to 7.5 l/100km
49 BMW 5 series 2013 2013 - 2017 Price 15 000 to 18 000 €
143 to 450 HP 4.8 to 8.8 l/100km
50 Citroen Berlingo 2015 2015 - 2018 Price ~ 7000 €
75 to 120 HP 4.3 to 8.4 l/100km
51 BMW 5 series 2016 2016 - 2020 Price ~ 16 000 €
184 to 400 HP 4.3 to 7.3 l/100km
52 Dacia Logan 2013 2013 - 2016 Price 4000 to 6000 €
75 to 90 HP 3.5 to 5.9 l/100km

What is a reliable used car?

We consider a reliable car to be the one that, as rarely as necessary, requires unplanned (emergency) repairs and that unexpectedly does not stay on the roadside. It should be understood that every car has parts and consumables that need to be replaced regularly, such as brake pads, tires, oils and other fluids, battery, wiper blades etc.

How to improve used car reliability?

Of course, the reliability of a used car is greatly influenced by how well and thoughtfully the manufacturer has been able to design it and by the quality of its components. But just as important is the attitude of the car owner towards his car. In the case of a used car, though, the reliability of the car will also depend on how carefully it has been handled by previous owners and you cannot influence it. However, by following these tips you can ensure the highest possible reliability of your car:

  1. Perform regular car maintenance at scheduled intervals
    For almost every car, the manufacturer has defined service intervals - a list of jobs to be performed after a certain time or mileage. Most of this tasks involves inspection and preventive maintenance of various vehicle parts. However, there are also parts or assemblies that need to be replaced after a certain time, otherwise the consequences can be very sad, such as not replacing the engine timing belt timely, in case of it's rupture the car's engine could require serious overhaul or even replacement, which will cost tens of times more than changing a timing belt. Service intervals can usually be found in your vehicle manual. If your vehicle does not have one - try to find it on the internet or consult a qualified car service center.
  2. Prevent defects in a timely manner
    Cars are a complex set of mechanisms that work closely with each other. A minor damage to one car node can negatively affect several other units and result in a much more expensive car repair. For example, almost any damaged suspension component (shock absorber, wheel bearing, ball bearing etc.) significantly increases the load on the other suspension components and wear of these parts. Therefore, if your car starts to make any suspicious noise, changes its behavior on the road, there are changes in instrument readings or other nuances - contact a qualified car service, diagnose and repair the damage if needed! The "turn the louder music out of the noises" approach does not pay off, as early or late (even before sale) car will need to be repaired anyway.
  3. Use quality spare parts and competent car mechanics
    Nowadays, most cars have a wide range of non-original spare parts, which are much cheaper and more affordable than original spare parts. Some non-original spare parts are of the same quality or even better quality than the original ones. Others (usually the cheapest) only look like the originals, but their materials and workmanship are very poor. It should be understood that the cost of repairing each car unit consists of parts and labor, and the amount and labor of the unit is independent of the cost of the part. Correspondingly, choosing a low quality part that costs half as much as a quality part, but paying the same amount of work, you end up saving a few tens of percent. However, the life of a low-quality part will probably be several times shorter, so you will overpay for the next repair. That is why it is important to find a knowledgeable and honest car mechanic who will advise you on which parts to choose.
  4. Use the car for its intended purpose Each car model has its own basic purpose of use, such as urban travel, freight transport, driving on poor quality roads, and so on. When using a car for other purpose, such as regularly transporting hundreds of kilograms of construction material in a small city car, or using a crossover (i.e. a "parquet jeep") on serious off-road, the following repairs must be taken into account and the car's reliability will be significantly reduced.
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