The AUDI A4 (2001-05) 5DR AVANT 1.8T 190 MTRON AUTO is a premium, five-door estate, known as the Avant, rather than a hatchback. It offered a blend of family-friendly space and executive-car comfort, competing with estate versions of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Today it sits in the affordable older-used-car market. With its 190-horsepower turbo petrol engine and automatic gearbox, this A4 suits drivers wanting brisk, relaxed journeys, whether commuting or carrying family and luggage. The estate body makes it more practical than a saloon, while its understated cabin and composed feel give it an upmarket character. It is less focused on low running costs than smaller family cars. mycarcheck.com has only four look-ups across three VINs, so figures are indicative, not a broad reliability picture. Those checks show a £500 average private-sale value, 110,000 miles average recorded mileage, 4,000 miles a year and 6.25 previous keepers on average. Check each car’s history and condition.