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 2014 2014 - 2018 Price 16 500 to 21 500 $
150 to 333 HP 4.4 to 7.6 l/100km
2 Audi A4 2012 2012 - 2015 Price 15 500 to 21 000 $
177 to 245 HP 6.1 to 7.3 l/100km
3 Toyota Auris 2013 2013 - 2015 Price ~ 11 500 $
90 to 136 HP 3.7 to 3.7 l/100km
4 Toyota Avensis 2012 2012 - 2015
124 to 152 HP 4.6 to 7 l/100km
5 Toyota Auris 2015 2015 - Price 9000 to 10 500 $
90 to 136 HP 3.5 to 6.1 l/100km
6 Volkswagen Golf 2012 2012 - 2017 Price 10 000 to 12 000 $
85 to 184 HP 3.9 to 5.3 l/100km
7 Audi A4 2015 2015 - 2019 Price 14 500 to 20 000 $
150 to 272 HP 4 to 6.4 l/100km
8 Toyota Avensis 2015 2015 - Price 10 500 to 14 000 $
112 to 152 HP 4.2 to 6.3 l/100km
9 Opel Astra 2012 2012 - 2016 Price 6500 to 9500 $
95 to 180 HP 4 to 7.4 l/100km
10 Mercedes E class 2013 2013 - 2016 Price 14 500 to 16 000 $
136 to 558 HP 5 to 10.5 l/100km
11 Opel Astra 2015 2015 - 2019 Price 7000 to 9000 $
105 to 200 HP 3.9 to 5.9 l/100km
12 Skoda Fabia 2015 2015 - 2018 Price 7500 to 9500 $
75 to 110 HP 3.4 to 4.8 l/100km
13 Audi A4 2016 2016 - Price 18 000 to 19 000 $
249 to 249 HP 6.7 to 6.7 l/100km
14 Volkswagen Golf 2017 2017 - Price ~ 12 000 $
110 to 184 HP 4 to 6.7 l/100km
15 Mazda 6 2012 2012 - 2015
145 to 192 HP 4.4 to 6.4 l/100km
16 Volvo V60 2013 2013 - 2018 Price 11 000 to 14 000 $
115 to 367 HP 3.8 to 10.2 l/100km
17 Honda Civic 2014 2014 - 2017 Price ~ 9000 $
120 to 142 HP 3.8 to 6.5 l/100km
18 Seat Leon 2013 2013 - 2017 Price 10 500 to 11 000 $
86 to 180 HP 3.9 to 5.9 l/100km
19 BMW 3 series 2012 2012 - 2015 Price ~ 13 500 $
116 to 313 HP 4.3 to 8.1 l/100km
20 Hyundai i30 2017 2017 -
100 to 140 HP 3.7 to 5.2 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 15 500 to 19 000 $
140 to 260 HP 4.6 to 9.3 l/100km
23 Renault Megane 2016 2016 - 2020 Price ~ 13 000 $
90 to 205 HP 3.7 to 6.3 l/100km
24 Volvo V70 2013 2013 - 2016 Price 10 500 to 11 000 $
115 to 304 HP 4.2 to 10.2 l/100km
25 Skoda Roomster 2010 2010 - 2015
69 to 105 HP 4.5 to 6.4 l/100km
26 Skoda Octavia 2013 2013 - 2017 Price 9500 to 13 000 $
105 to 220 HP 3.8 to 6.7 l/100km
27 Mazda 6 2015 2015 - 2018 Price 12 000 to 12 500 $
145 to 192 HP 4.4 to 6.4 l/100km
28 Skoda Superb 2015 2015 - 2019 Price 14 500 to 16 000 $
125 to 280 HP 4 to 7.2 l/100km
29 Peugeot 308 2014 2014 - 2017 Price 8000 to 10 000 $
92 to 205 HP 3.5 to 5.6 l/100km
30 Opel Insignia 2013 2013 - 2017 Price 9000 to 13 500 $
120 to 250 HP 3.9 to 8.7 l/100km
31 Opel Insignia 2017 2017 - 2020 Price ~ 12 500 $
140 to 260 HP 5.3 to 8.7 l/100km
32 Volvo XC70 2013 2013 - 2016 Price 15 500 to 16 500 $
163 to 304 HP 4.5 to 10.6 l/100km
33 Volkswagen Passat 2014 2014 - 2019 Price 13 000 to 16 000 $
120 to 240 HP 4 to 6.3 l/100km
34 BMW 3 series 2015 2015 - 2018 Price 14 500 to 17 500 $
136 to 252 HP 5.3 to 6.8 l/100km
35 Peugeot 308 2017 2017 - 2021 Price ~ 9000 $
99 to 225 HP 3.2 to 5.9 l/100km
36 Ford Focus 2014 2014 - 2018 Price 6500 to 8500 $
85 to 250 HP 3.4 to 6.8 l/100km
37 Seat Ibiza 2012 2012 - 2015
60 to 150 HP 3.4 to 5.9 l/100km
38 Seat Leon 2017 2017 - Price ~ 11 500 $
110 to 184 HP 4.1 to 6 l/100km
39 Hyundai i30 2012 2012 - 2015
90 to 135 HP 4.1 to 6.9 l/100km
40 Hyundai i30 2015 2015 - 2017 Price ~ 9500 $
100 to 136 HP 3.9 to 6.9 l/100km
41 Renault Megane 2013 2013 - 2016 Price ~ 7500 $
95 to 220 HP 3.5 to 7.3 l/100km
42 Kia Ceed 2015 2015 - 2018 Price 9000 to 11 000 $
100 to 136 HP 3.9 to 6.8 l/100km
43 Skoda Octavia 2017 2017 - 2019 Price ~ 14 000 $
86 to 230 HP 3.9 to 6.6 l/100km
44 Kia Ceed 2012 2012 - 2015 Price ~ 8000 $
90 to 135 HP 4.2 to 6.6 l/100km
45 Chevrolet Cruze 2012 2012 - 2015
124 to 141 HP 5.9 to 6.7 l/100km
46 Citroen Berlingo 2012 2012 - 2015 Price ~ 4900 $
75 to 120 HP 4.4 to 7.3 l/100km
47 Hyundai i40 2015 2015 - Price 10 500 to 11 000 $
115 to 165 HP
48 Hyundai i40 2011 2011 - 2015
116 to 177 HP 4.3 to 7.5 l/100km
49 Ford Mondeo 2014 2014 - 2018 Price 10 000 to 13 000 $
115 to 240 HP 3.8 to 7.5 l/100km
50 BMW 5 series 2013 2013 - 2017 Price 17 000 to 30 500 $
143 to 450 HP 4.8 to 8.8 l/100km
51 Citroen Berlingo 2015 2015 - 2018 Price ~ 8500 $
75 to 120 HP 4.3 to 8.4 l/100km
52 BMW 5 series 2016 2016 - 2020 Price 18 000 to 26 000 $
184 to 400 HP 4.3 to 7.3 l/100km
53 Fiat Tipo 2017 2017 - Price 9000 to 9500 $
95 to 120 HP 3.4 to 6.3 l/100km
54 Dacia Logan 2013 2013 - 2016 Price 4400 to 6500 $
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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