The AUDI A6 (1997-04) 5DR AVANT 1.8T SE is a five-door estate, known in Audi’s range as an Avant, sitting in the UK’s upmarket family-car class. Its roomy load area and comfortable cabin make it a practical alternative to a large hatchback, with a more premium feel than mainstream estates. mycarcheck.com has recorded 22 checks across nine different VINs, a useful but modest sample. Across those records, average private-sale valuation is £600 and average recorded mileage is 96,000 miles; typical annual mileage is 4,000. The cars had an average of 4.5 previous keepers, so check each car’s history and condition rather than relying on averages. The 1.8T petrol engine gives this A6 a more eager feel than sedate family estates, while its estate body brings flexibility. It suits families and commuters wanting comfort and carrying space. Against BMW 5 Series Touring and Mercedes E-Class estates, it offers a discreet, premium alternative.