The AUDI A6 (1997-04) 5DR AVANT 2.4 V6 170 SE MTRON AUTO is a large five-door estate, known as the Avant, from Audi’s executive-car range. In the UK used market it offers a more spacious, comfort-focused alternative to a conventional family hatchback, with an automatic gearbox and smooth petrol V6 appeal. It sits among premium estates of its era, rather than being a budget runabout. mycarcheck.com records 14 look-ups covering nine distinct VINs, a modest sample rather than a market-wide picture. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,200 and average recorded mileage of 111,000 miles. Average annual use is 3,000 miles, with around 2.8 previous keepers, suggesting many examples have had a settled ownership history. With load space and relaxed manners, this A6 Avant suits families and long-distance travellers. Against BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class estates, it offers comfort. At this age, condition and service history deserve attention.