The AUDI A6 (2008-11) 5DR AVANT 2.0 TFSI EU5 170 S LINE SPECIAL EDITION 6SPD is a premium, five-door estate, combining executive-car comfort with useful family-sized luggage space. In the UK used-car market, it sits above mainstream estates such as the Ford Mondeo, competing with the BMW 5 Series Touring and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate. Its S line look gives this A6 a sportier, more distinctive presence. The 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, 170PS and six-speed manual suit drivers wanting brisk, composed everyday travel rather than a basic runabout. The Avant’s generous cabin and flexible boot make it well suited to family trips, commuting and carrying larger loads, while its refined feel also appeals to drivers covering regular longer journeys. mycarcheck.com has six look-ups across five distinct VINs, so figures are indicative only: average recorded mileage is 105,000, annual mileage 8,000, and private-sale value £4,100; checks averaged 2.5 previous keepers in the sample.