The AUDI A6 (1997-04) 5DR AVANT 3.0 V6 QUATTRO SE TIP AUTO is a premium five-door estate, offering family-sized space with a more upmarket feel than a hatchback. In the UK, it belongs to the executive-car class and rivals period BMW 5 Series Touring and Mercedes-Benz E-Class estates of its era. Useful for families, holidays and commuting, the Avant combines generous luggage room with an automatic gearbox for relaxed journeys. Its 3.0-litre V6 and quattro four-wheel drive give it a confident feel, while its comfort and refinement stand out against more basic estates. Fuel costs may exceed those of smaller cars. mycarcheck.com records 17 look-ups across 11 VINs, so these figures offer a useful snapshot, not a full-market picture. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,100, mileage of 103,000 and annual use of 3,000 miles; cars averaged 3.6 previous keepers. Check each car’s condition and history carefully before you buy.