Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2011–2018 Audi A6 C7. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Judder pulling away, vibration through the pedals, notchy shifts, or a rumbling/drone that changes with clutch use.
Pull away several times from cold and again once fully warm, then shift gently between first and second in traffic-speed driving.
£1,600
Engine light, reduced power, rough running, repeated emissions warnings or a car that feels flat and reluctant to rev cleanly.
Start from cold, let it idle briefly, then drive at mixed town speeds and accelerate gently through the mid-range.
£1,440
Knocking over rough roads, vague steering, uneven front tyre wear, or a car that feels less settled over broken surfaces.
Drive over small bumps at low speed and then steer gently left and right on a smooth road.
£800
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2011–2018 Audi A6 C7, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually