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Audi A6 Avant - Reliability and Safety

The Audi A6 Avant offers plenty of safety and assistance systems, some optional, others standard; the warranty is only average.

Overall Auto Express Rating

3.5 out of 5

Reliability and Safety Rating

4.5 out of 5

Price
£47,005 to £63,520
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​​The Audi A6 Avant is loaded to the rafters with active and passive safety systems, so it was no surprise to see safety experts Euro NCAP award it a maximum five-star safety rating. When the A6 saloon was tested in 2018 — the rating for this model also applies to the A6 Avant — it received a 93 per cent rating for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child protection, 81 per cent for vulnerable road users, and 76 per cent for safety assist technology.

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Autonomous emergency braking and lane departure warning are standard across the range, as are multiple airbags, cruise control, and a rear-view camera. Safety upgrades are available in options packs. Additional features include pre-tense seatbelts, front cross-traffic assist, and lane-keeping assist.

Neither the Audi A6 Avant or saloon appeared in our latest Driver Power survey, but Audi itself finished in a very poor 30th place out of 32 brands in our best car manufacturers list. 

Warranty

Audi offers a standard three-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the A6 Avant, which is beginning to look a tad miserly. Rivals Mercedes and BMW don’t limit the mileage, while some non-premium manufacturers offer five- or even seven-year packages.

On the plus side, it’s possible to upgrade to a four- or five-year new car warranty, while extended warranties are also available.

The battery pack used in the 50 TFSI e plug-in hybrid is covered by a separate warranty of eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Servicing

The A6 Avant is eligible for either a fixed or flexible service plan. Which one is best will depend on your intended mileage. The fixed plan involves a service every 18,600 miles or two years, while the flexible plan involves an oil change every 9,300 miles or one year, and a full service every 18,600 miles or two years.

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Which Is Best

Cheapest

  • Name
    40 TFSI Sport 5dr S Tronic
  • Gearbox type
    Semi-auto
  • Price
    £40,330

Most Economical

  • Name
    40 TDI Sport 5dr S Tronic
  • Gearbox type
    Semi-auto
  • Price
    £42,755

Fastest

  • Name
    55 TFSI Quattro Sport 5dr S Tronic
  • Gearbox type
    Semi-auto
  • Price
    £52,515

Shane is responsible for looking after the day-to-day running of the Auto Express website and social media channels. Prior to joining Auto Express in 2021, he worked as a radio producer and presenter for outlets such as the BBC.

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