The AUDI A6 (2004-09) 5DR AVANT 2.8 FSI SE MTRON AUTO is a large premium estate, or wagon, rather than a hatchback or SUV. Its spacious five-door layout suits family life and long-distance travel, while the SE trim and automatic gearbox aim for a comfortable, relaxed drive. In the UK, it sits among executive estates. It offers a useful blend of passenger space and luggage capacity for families, commuters and people who regularly travel with bulky loads. Compared with a BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate, the A6 is known for its understated cabin, solid feel and composed motorway manners. The 2.8-litre petrol engine gives smooth, easy-going performance, though running costs may be higher than smaller, more economical estate cars. Mycarcheck records seven look-ups across three VINs, so figures are indicative: average private-sale value £1,300, mileage 137,000 and 3.4 previous keepers. Annual mileage averages just 2,000, worth carefully verifying.