Weaknesses and strengths of the Audi A6 C6 with mileage. Audi a6 c6: specifications, review, description, photo, equipment Audi a6 works

20.07.2019

Greetings to all car enthusiasts!

This site was very useful to me when choosing a car. You can say saved me from a fatal mistake when choosing a car. I mean, I was looking at options like the Volkswagen Passat or the Range Rover Vogue. But after reading the reviews of the owners, I realized that this is not the best of my ideas. I am sure that I should tell about my experience, maybe it will also be useful to someone.

I have a driving experience of 10 years, and drove domestic cars, and on foreign cars: there was Izh Kombi, but now I bought myself an Audi A6. By foreign cars I had Subaru Impreza, Nissan Almera, E39, then Toyota Camry, Volvo S60, A4, Volvo S60R (previous). Subaru left the most positive impressions (as the first car foreign production, it's like first love) and E-39, only the operation of cars was overshadowed by the high cost of maintenance and frequent breakdowns in cars, when compared with Toyota, let's say.

In the end, I decided to take the risk and buy german car no guarantee. I chose very painfully, I thought to take myself a Cadillac STS, but it did not work out to solve the problem of reducing horses. And paying taxes at the rate of 2325 horsepower is simply bad for karma :))

I bought an Audi A6 in a car dealership using the trade-in system. it was worth getting into the car and it immediately became clear exactly what you needed. Red backlight, screen, leather trim... and even the scent of a car. Iz-for all this heart began to beat often-often. Even the chuckle of the manager, saying that on the Audi A6 the cost of one lever is 10 thousand rubles, they only have four pieces from the bottom and they fail regularly, could not affect my decision. At such a cost, it was possible to buy a Merce E-shku with a sparing drive liyuo BMW five and in in principle, approximately 2004 of release, and even with a higher mileage, so it turned out very well anyway, as it seems to me.

Completely satisfied with the car. I don't even know what exactly to talk about. but all the same, I can single out some main points for myself - noise, suspension settings and ... air cleanliness. That's right, that's right. In our city, there is a lot of gas pollution, and in general I don’t really like to breathe smoke from Kamaz trucks at traffic lights. So in all this the car is very good. I rode to a neighboring city - the track is in a terrible state. With the wheel of Erka, you could feel every pebble on the track, and here the chassis works out all the pits and bumps very well. At a speed of 150 km / h in the cabin is almost complete silence.

As for air purification ... even recirculation is not required here, and without that everything is cleaned.

The car was bought a little less than 6 months ago, I drove 15 thousand kilometers, and the total mileage of the car is already more than a hundred.

It is worth talking a little about the conditions in which the car is operated. It seems to me that in very severe (I mean the quality of the roads). To the standard domestic trouble, we need to add coefficients for an increase, the roads feel like they are basically absent, and then there are still very cold winters (if you calculate it like that, in total it turns out that during the month the temperature did not exceed -20 degrees). Once there was a trip on the highway at -40 degrees. In fact, I was very scared, because I was aware that if something suddenly happened ... then in 15 minutes spent on the street I could understand what the fish feels during a deep freeze. At the end of this trip, I thought that I would have to give about a hundred thousand to overhaul the chassis, hydraulic booster and everything else.

As I already said, the car was bought in a trade-in, it was practically in perfect condition. What I got for almost six months of operation.

Almost immediately after the acquisition, the tip flew off the candle. They changed it for free, but they also said that it was better to replace all the tips. After which they were sent to ... And it's good that they are. Because to this day I have not had any problems with the operation of the tips.
The shock absorber on the hood broke (apparently due to frost).
Began glitches in the parking sensors. And here it is generally interesting, if the car is in the sun, then everything works well. I wonder if it's just me?
Replacement already needed brake pads(these are consumables, so there is nothing to say).

In general, about the brake pads, it is necessary to tell separately. The sensor began to burn almost at the same time as the maintenance sensor, which is why I began to suspect that the engineers were very safe on this issue. I personally decided to visually inspect them and came to the conclusion that if the pads in front were already worn out to some extent, but the pads in the back were not even half worn out. So I decided that only the front pads needed to be replaced.

Conclusions from the operating experience - the car is reliable and comfortable. Considering what I bought in the trade-in, the car undoubtedly justifies its cost. If you are looking for a comfortable car, I can advise.

All cons Audi A6 (C7) 2016-2017

➖ Problematic robotic box
➖ Rigid suspension
➖ Small ground clearance

pros

➕ Dynamics
➕ Comfortable salon
➕ Manageability
➕ Economy

Advantages and disadvantages of the Audi A6 2016-2017 identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed benefits and cons Audi A6 (C7) with mechanics, S tronic robot, quattro front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

Base engine, 1.8 liters, 190 hp At first I thought it was a vegetable, but it turned out that such a fruit is normal. Well, it’s clear that it’s not fire, but, as for me, the A6 should be a solid, calm car - the business class is the same, eprst. With this motor, it is. In the city and outside of its traction is enough. On the highway I go 150-160 km / h calmly, not straining, and we have few places to accelerate anywhere else. I don't see the point in paying. Consumption: 6 liters / hundred (highway), 9-11 - city.

I like handling. Here the A6 is Audi in every sense. Rulitsya not easy and not hard, but exactly as it should. Sometimes annoying S-tronic box. If you need to sharply pick up speed and drop a few gears down, then there is an unpleasant, rough push. The rest of the box is a good boy.

Suspension with not very soft seats seems harsh for our roads. Doesn't hit hard though. low profile tires— not for her. Pits "probes" perceptibly. Although maybe I'm being picky.

I really like the set. Voice control and bluetooth is a very convenient thing, I haven’t used it before, so there is an opportunity to appreciate it. The only thing I don't like is the climate settings. It is separate, and in order to quickly warm up the interior, you need to separately adjust the regulators of the right and left zones. It would be great if there was an option to make the setting uniform at will.

Review of the Audi A6 1.8 (190 hp) robot 2016 onwards

Video review

In general, from the pros I want to note the very cool dynamics of this two-liter engine and Good work all-wheel drive, thanks to which I skated two winters and never got stuck anywhere. Excellent comfort and good sound insulation.

Immediately after the purchase, after 2-3 weeks, a problem with the bluetooth connection was revealed. I had an iPhone 5s at the time. When you start listening to music through bluetooth, then after one track the sound disappears - the track goes on, but there is no sound. It happened that everything worked fine, but this is rather an exception.

When I contacted the dealer, I was told the following: due to bluetooth connection problems with iPhones, instability may be observed, this problem cannot be solved yet, since it is associated with iPhones.

At 12,000 thousand, the car began to twitch during acceleration and, as it were, to sneeze, turned to the dealer - the master told me this: diagnostics cost 8 thousand rubles, and, most likely, you will need flushing fuel system and some mesh. For all work - 19 thousand rubles. I left at my own risk, and for 2 days the car ran, and everything returned to normal.

At 35 thousand, my car began to twitch when shifting gears. I arrive in Altufievo, they take the car and immediately give out a substitute - Audi A4. The next day the master calls and says. that the problem is in the robotic box (“famous” DSG), the Germans wrote - replacing the box assembly.

In addition, I want to add that there is a problem with opening the gas tank flap - as soon as it removes even light frost, then after a while there will be problems.

Fedor, review about the Audi A6 2.0 (249 hp) S tronic quattro 2015

I very much doubted taking 1.8 or 2.0, but decided to save money. And he was afraid that it would not be enough, because sometimes you want to ride with the breeze, and we must pay tribute - the A6 fulfills these whims. And it does great! Her 190 horses and her 239 Lexus horses are very different horses. A6 horses work out their own!

Everything is comfortable in the cabin, everything is in place, and at night everything glows. The seats are good, went on a business trip, the back does not get tired. I even slept on them once, not a fountain, but if you really need it, then it will do.

The doors are heavy, you can't close them out of habit the first time. Closers did not order, and as it turned out - in vain. Enough space both in front and behind.

Visibility is good, the beam does not seem to interfere. The rear view camera helps to avoid curbs, in front of this function is performed by parking sensors, but a sedan is a sedan - you are still afraid of curbs.

The air conditioner blows gently, did not catch a cold from it, but in winter it is also warm in the car. Started at -37 with no problems.

Review of the Audi A6 C7 1.8 (190 hp) with a robot 2016 onwards

good and comfortable car especially when traveling long distances. Everything corresponds to the declared characteristics, reasonable ergonomics for the driver and passengers. Diesel engine 2.0, with full refueling— up to 1,200 km in combined cycle(if no traffic jams).

Comfort and soundproofing. Stability and handling on the road with any surface, good overclocking characteristics For quiet ride, including overtaking if necessary.

No complete information By operational features diesel version. Inconvenient user manual. Sellers and service have superficial knowledge of the specific features of this model of the machine, they are not able to offer the client options for self-acquaintance with the required information.

There is no complete and specific list of consumables and work from the manufacturer for the next maintenance, and car dealerships, referring to the peculiarities of operation in Russia, independently offer redundant work and services, underestimate replacement intervals - this leads to expensive service.

Also note the low ground clearance, because of which you have to carefully look at all road bumps, pits and curbs when parking. I wish it was at least 2-3 cm bigger.

Vyacheslav Grechin, review of the Audi A6 2.0 diesel (190 hp) robot 2017

27.04.2017

Audi A6, - business class car, produced under brand Audi, internal designation - « type C". Audi brand cars have always attracted connoisseurs of premium cars, but, due to the high cost, not everyone can afford to buy such a car new, which is why most connoisseurs of the German car industry are considering hundreds of offers on secondary market. And, if you ask the fans of this brand why this particular car, because it is already old, and most of the mileage is already under 100,000 km, most of them will answer you - “After all, this is an Audi”, which means quality is guaranteed. Frankly, it's hard to disagree with these people, but not in the case of the Audi A6 (C6) with mileage. Today, I will try to explain under what circumstances this car is by no means worth buying, and what you should pay attention to in order to buy the car of your dreams and not be left without pants.

A bit of history:
The Audi A6 originally bore the index 100, but in 1994, the engineers of the design bureau from Ingolstadt decided to adopt new rules for naming the model range, and, during the restyling of the 4th generation, the “weave” was called A6. Audi A6 (C6) debuted on the market in 2004. Initially, the car was produced only in the sedan, in 2005 the lineup completed wagon and coupe. The car was designed by German chief designer Walter de Silva, who managed to keep family traits Ingolstadt brand, while emphasizing the sportiness and innovative solutions engineers. In 2005, at the international auto show in Detroit, the car was awarded the title of " Best car planets».
In 2008, a minor restyling was carried out, during which the front and rear optics, grille and front bumper. Also, the rear-view mirrors were enlarged. In the interior, the changes affected the front panel and multimedia system. After holding out on the assembly line for seven years, in 2011 the C6 gave way to the next, fourth generation of the Audi A6 model with the C7 index.

Common malfunctions and disadvantages of the Audi A6 (C6) with mileage

Body. By by and large, there shouldn't be any problems here. All steel elements are well galvanized, and aluminum, in principle, are not subject to corrosion, however, over time, however, they can corrode and even crumble. The front fenders and hood are made of aluminum, thanks to which you can easily determine whether the car has been beaten. As you know, it is quite difficult and expensive to restore aluminum parts, therefore, after an accident, most owners change them to cheaper steel counterparts. And, here, which part is installed on the car, you can determine with the help of a magnet. If, when inspecting a car under the hood, you find poor sealing of seams or microcracks, this does not mean that the car was beaten. The fact is that on cars with diesel engines and powerful gasoline engines (4.2 liters), over time, from heavy loads body panel connections are loose.

Also, pay attention to the frame. windshield- there may be the same problems ( poor sealing and microcracks). It is worth looking under the bottom of the car, because of the small clearance, the spars and the rear floor panel often come into contact with the road, therefore, the anti-corrosion layer is damaged. It would seem that optics can cause problems, but, in the case of the Audi A6 (C6), they can be quite large. Rear lights often fog up, and an additional rear brake may stop working altogether. The problem is eliminated by cleaning and bending the contacts of the LED groups. From the front LED optics everything is much more complicated. First, problems with tightness. Secondly, if at least one LED from the strip running lights fails, the entire strip will stop burning, as a result, you will have to change the entire headlight unit (about 1000 USD). To avoid high costs, you need to take care of replacing the headlight seal in advance.

Engines

Audi A6 (C6) has a fairly wide range of power units: gasoline - aspirated: 2.4 (177 hp), 2.8 (190, hp), 3.0 (218, 240 hp), 3.2 ( 256 hp) and 4.2 (321 and 350 hp), turbocharged: 2.0 (170 hp) and 3.0 (300 hp); diesel - 2.0 (140 and 170 hp), 2.7 (163, 180 hp), 3.0 (211, 224 hp). The most problematic are the engines of the series FSI TFSI, they use an aluminum block with a special Silumin coating ( aluminum and sulfur alloy), which is rapidly destroyed by high temperatures. The manufacturer claims that the resource of these power units is 250-300 thousand km, but in fact, in most cases, expensive engine repairs have to be done at a mileage of 140-170 thousand km. As a rule, the main reason is the wear of the cylinder mirror; manifested by vibrations extraneous noise at idle and increased consumption oil from 300 gr., up to 1 liter per 1000 km. Also, a failed crankcase ventilation valve can affect oil consumption.

Petrol

TFSI engines are not famous great resource and turbines, in most cases they have to be changed at a range of 150-170 thousand km. Another trouble that you will have to face during the operation of the car is a small resource of ignition coils ( go up to 70,000 km). It would seem that the problem is not significant, but this is until you are given a price tag for a replacement. After 100,000 km, troubles with the timing chain tensioner are possible. If, in time, you do not pay attention to the diesel roar that has appeared, the consequences will be the saddest ( the pistons will meet the valves). For the 3.2 engine, in addition to the tensioner, the chain may begin to stretch by 100,000 km, in which case you will have to pay about 1500 USD for timing repair. . At the power unit 2.4, the Achilles heel is the damper on intake manifold if it knocks, you will have to pay more than 1000 USD for repairs.

The most reliable among gasoline engines is a 3.0 aspirated, but it is not sinless. The 3.0 engine is made according to the old technology using cast iron sleeves (installed before 2008), thanks to this, the owners of cars with such an engine are not aware of problems with the piston. Of the shortcomings this motor it can be noted: loss of tightness of the head gasket. Because of this, antifreeze gets into the engine ( ailment manifests itself on a run of 130-150 thousand km). Of the minor troubles of all motors, one can note the failure of the thermostat, pump and catalyst on a run of 100-120 thousand km. Power units with direct injection FSI have an unusual sound of work on idling (clatter). This feature due to the fact that the nozzles in these engines operate at a pressure of 100 bar, instead of 5 bar for similar engines with the "old" injection system.

Diesel

Diesel power units are more reliable than gasoline ones and, in most cases, 250-300 thousand km go without any complaints. The most problematic is the 2.0 engine installed on cars until 2007. It is most often bothered by: nozzles, oil pump, valve EGR, there have been cases of cracking of the cylinder block. After 2007, the manufacturer eliminated most of the defects by installing the injection system " common rail ". However, the engine did not become problem-free; over time, the high-pressure fuel pump bothers and particulate filter. When choosing a car with a 2.0 diesel engine, keep in mind the fact that the 140-horsepower and 170-horsepower versions power plant have a lot design differences. The most important of them is more powerful motor piezoelectric nozzles are used, which cannot be restored.

V6 diesel engines with Common Rail injection system, equipped with chain drive Timing, which includes a group of chains, the replacement of which will cost a tidy bag. Another disadvantage diesel engines is a small resource of a dual-mass flywheel, in most cases it has to be changed on a run of 120-150 thousand km. Also, after 100,000 km, you will have to change the engine mounts and thermostat, and closer to 200,000 km - catalysts. When refueling a car with low-quality diesel fuel, the resource of fuel injectors, high-pressure fuel pump and EGR valve is significantly reduced.

Transmission

For the Audi A6 (C6), three types of gearboxes were available - five- and six-speed mechanics, Tiptronic automatic transmission with the ability to manual switching and a Multitronic CVT. Mechanics is considered the most reliable transmission, in which even the clutch, with careful operation, can last 150-200 thousand km ( a new one will cost around 500 USD.). There are no special complaints about the automatic transmission, but only on the technical side. But, electronics are characterized by malfunctions ( jerks appear when shifting gears and hard acceleration). For lovers of active driving on a run of 100-120 thousand km, the torque converter locking mechanism fails. You will have to pay 2000-3000 USD for the replacement.

The most problematic is the variator. The main problem lies in the wet clutch kit, it serves 100-120 thousand km, and with frequent loads ( in a traffic jam) its resource is reduced to 70-80 thousand km. Also, the culprit of the cost of 80-100 thousand km. can serve as a transmission control unit (1000 c.u.) and drive chain(250-300 USD). To extend the life of the automatic transmission and the variator in them, it is necessary to change the oil every 40-60 thousand km. Most of the Audi A6 are front-wheel drive, but, often, in the secondary market there are also all-wheel drive cars this model ( Quattro). With regard to reliability this system all-wheel drive, then, with proper maintenance, there will be no problems with it. The only thing to consider when choosing such a car is that the all-wheel drive version has a more complex suspension design.

Suspension Audi A6 (C6) with mileage

In general, the suspension of the sixth generation Audi A6 is quite reliable, but you need to be prepared for the fact that every 100,000 km a considerable investment in the chassis will be required. First to give up upper arms, this happens approximately on a run of 80-90 thousand km. Approximately at the same run, the steering tips also need to be replaced. Wheel bearings and live 90-110 thousand km ( change in assembly with the hub), the stabilizer struts can last the same amount. ball joints (change assembly with lever) and shock absorbers go 100-120 thousand km. Silent blocks and rubber bushings nurse 150-200 thousand km.

The rear suspension in rare cases requires intervention up to 150,000 km. The only thing to worry about rear suspension– caliper guides and pad mounting brackets ( may rattle when driving on uneven surfaces). An air suspension was also installed on the Audi A6 (C6), but such instances are not common, and thank God, since the reviews about it are not the best ( low reliability, complex repair, expensive spare parts). Steering reliable and, as a rule, does not cause any special problems, but sometimes the steering force regulator fails, which leads to a decrease in the efficiency of the hydraulic booster.

Salon and electronics

Electronics is the most trouble spot Audi A6 (C6), and when you find out about the cost of repairs, it becomes uncomfortable ( 72 control units installed in the car various systems ). Here, for example, the seat heating control unit, its diagnostics and flashing will cost 100-150 USD, and for replacement faulty block you will have to pay about 500 USD. The high cost is due to difficult access to electronic components, and the replacement of any of the blocks requires prescribing in the system, even replacing the battery is not complete without adaptation. Because of this, finding a car with a mileage of 100-120 thousand km, in which the front panel has not been disassembled at least once or the door trim has not been removed, is almost unrealistic. This is precisely the main reason extraneous sounds while driving on uneven pavement (squeaks, knocks, etc.).

The main sores of the Audi A6 (C6) electronics are:

multimedia system ( stops reading discs). To fix the problem, you need to clean the reader ( sometimes a cleaning disc helps).
Because of bad contact on the block of wires, the quality of reception of radio waves is deteriorating. The problem is fixed by crimping the wires.
Possible failure of the force regulator on the steering wheel. The problem is manifested by a suddenly heavier steering wheel, even at speed.
Faulty climate control system stuck heater valves). It is required to clean the valve block ($ 100-150), if the block does not help, you will have to change it ($ 800).
Often the parking system fails. The reason is in space sensors.
By 100,000 km, problems with the electronic parking brake appear. The wiring is frayed, which leads to failure executive mechanisms(repair will cost 500-700 USD).
On a run of 120-140 thousand km, the headlight corrector unit fails.

If we talk about the quality of finishing materials, then they are on high level and do not cause any complaints even after many years of operation.

Outcome:

Audi A6 (C6) can hardly be called reliable and unpretentious car, but, nevertheless, he continues to be one of the leaders in his segment. In order to understand why they choose this car and forgive it for all the shortcomings, you need to ride it at least once.

Advantages:

Design.
Smooth running.
Build quality and finishing materials.

Flaws:

Problems with electronics.
Increased oil consumption.
High maintenance cost.

In the vast majority of cases, the selection of tires and wheels for a car Audi A6 2006 allows you to significantly reduce the time for searching suitable option.

Without this option, the buyer had to manually search among several thousand positions of the vast assortment of the Mosavtoshina online store. At the same time, making a mistake when choosing one or another option is extremely high. Indeed, this requires the presence of sufficiently deep knowledge in this area, which most car owners do not have. All you need to know is the make, model, and year of your vehicle to take full advantage of our auto-selection system. This information indicated by clicks computer mouse on the respective labels. Make, model and year information vehicle enough to automatic system selection offered the user only those wheel disks and tires that are guaranteed to fit.

The love of our motorists for representative German sedans truly limitless. And if someone does not have enough funds for new car, then he will certainly postpone and sooner or later, but will buy a used "German". But does it make sense? After all, not only are executive cars expensive in themselves, but also low cost They don't charge for their repairs and maintenance. Or is it not so scary? Let's try to understand this using the example of the Audi A6 in the body of the C6, which, without any exaggeration, can be called one of the most popular cars in this class. In our review, we will focus not on the advantages of the Audi A6 C6, which abound, but on the description possible problems that may arise from the owner of a used German car.

Body and interior

Organization inner space Can only be summed up in one word - amazing! As a result of the location of the engine in front of the front axle, and not behind it, in the depths of the body, as in BMW, it was possible to get a huge cabin. The disadvantage of this arrangement is the large front overhang, which is why many drivers damage the front bumper while parking at high curbs.

A6 has the most big trunk in its class - 555 liters, while in BMW it is 35 liters less, and in Mercedes - 15 liters. The shape of the Audi trunk is more correct. Under the floor there was a place for a full-size spare wheel and battery installed on the right side.

In the case of Audi, there is no need to be afraid of rust. Cars from Ingolstadt are famous for their good corrosion protection, "double galvanized" sheet metal, and the front body parts of the A6 C6 are made of aluminum, like the BMW 5 Series E60. If during the inspection “red spots” are found, especially on the hood, fenders and trunk lid, then you can be sure that the car has had accidents in the past. It was the hood and fenders that were originally made entirely of aluminum, which is not subject to corrosion. Often, after damage, cheap alternative substitutes made of heavier sheet metal are installed.

AUDI A6 C6 ENGINE PROBLEMS

There were a lot of engines for the Audi A6 C6, but gasoline units with FSI direct fuel injection (2.4; 3.2; 4.2 liters) are best avoided. The aluminum block of these engines has a special coating, which over time under the influence of high temperatures begins to break down, which leads to scuffing on the cylinder walls. As a result, oil consumption increases, the engine starts to work more noisily and with increased vibrations. The power is thus reduced. At the same time, focus on some kind of mileage when buying a car with FSI engine will not work.

Some owners encountered the first problems only after 200 thousand kilometers, but if you look at the statistics, it turns out that on average these high-tech engines nursed about 120-150 thousand kilometers. And besides the short-lived coverage, there are enough problems. The same unit with a volume of 3.2 liters is notorious for the fact that the chain in its gas distribution mechanism, after 100-120 thousand kilometers, began to stretch, which required its immediate replacement. And this, due to its not the best availability, is quite expensive.

So it’s better to look at cars with a 2.8-liter gasoline unit that develops 190 Horse power. This unit is also very technologically advanced, but there are fewer problems with it. Although he also loves quality and timely service. Without it, for trouble-free long work don’t even count. But it’s even better to find a car with a simple and reliable atmospheric three-liter gasoline engine. But keep in mind that this unit was no longer installed on cars that were produced after 2008. In it, every 100 thousand kilometers will have to change the belt in the gas distribution mechanism. And this is quite difficult to do, because to replace it you have to disassemble almost half of the front of the car.

Also on this engine every 90 thousand kilometers you will have to change the coils, and after 150 thousand kilometers, deal with leaking oil seals and antifreeze leaks from under the head gasket. Around the same mileage, the engine begins to consume oil. So don't forget to keep an eye on it. But in any case, it is this engine that seems the best choice for used Audi A6 C6.

Audi A6 C6 diesel engine

Diesel engines on the background gasoline units look even more interesting, but hardly anyone can guarantee that our diesel fuel they will work flawlessly. Probably very expensive fuel injectors for you will turn into consumable. Yes, and run diesel vehicles from Europe are very large. So be prepared that immediately after buying an Audi A6 with turbo diesel engine you will have to change an expensive turbine, which usually fails by the mark of 250-300 thousand kilometers. By the same time, the chain in the gas distribution mechanism will require replacement. So in the case of a used Audi A6 with a diesel engine, saving on fuel will not work. All savings at once will be crossed out by one serious breakdown.

Chassis

Aluminum parts are also used in the suspension. For example, front lower wishbones. The suspension has a complex multi-link design, which for this class The usual thing. However, chassis elements wear out too quickly. front wheel bearings may make noise after 100-120 thousand km.

As options in the A6 was offered air suspension with the possibility of changing the clearance (included in basic equipment Allroad models). The air suspension is more reliable than the Mercedes analogue, but do not forget that when it comes to replacing shock absorbers with built-in pneumatic elements, the official service will charge a 5-digit bill for this.

Audi A6 is able to surprise with very effective brakes, but the front brake discs and the pads wear out pretty quickly. And the cost of replacement will certainly disappoint you. Electric parking brake included in the standard equipment. Its failure is a common occurrence.

Electronics

All cars are equipped with a Multi Media Interface system - MMI for short. This is an integrated on-board electronics system with a display in the center console and a controller between the front seats. There are several varieties of it: 2G Basic, 2G High, and after restyling 3G with navigation, DVD and hard drive. MMI does not allow as many nodes to be controlled as BMW's iDrive. The Audi driver can only find out how soon he needs to report to Maintenance. However, using the diagnostic interface, you can unlock hidden features, such as oil level detection or battery charge voltage. Using VAG-COM or VCDS, it is quite possible to change many parameters on your own various devices. However, without proper knowledge, it is easy to bring the car to a complete blockage.

In copies produced in the early years, the MMI system sometimes freezes. In this case, it often helps to install a new software. But sometimes you can’t do without visiting a specialized service.

Transmission

With great caution it is necessary to approach the check of automatic transmissions. The least stable is continuously variable transmission Multitronic, which is present only in vehicles with front axle drive. Problems with the variator may arise after 100,000 km. Much more reliable is the Tiptronic automatic with a classic torque converter, which was used in the Quattro all-wheel drive modifications.

Audi claims that it is not necessary to change the oil in the box, but this is not true. No oil change automatic boxes reach a maximum of 200-250 thousand km, and Multitronic ends even earlier.

Operation and costs

Compared to the A6 C5, the availability of spare parts for the C6 is poorer and the prices are higher. In particular, it is more difficult to find spare parts for restyled version. Her typical problem- burnout led lights(LED) in the headlights. Apparently, the engineers considered that they would be eternal, since they did not provide for the possibility of replacing the LEDs separately from the headlight.

Unfortunately, we have to admit that the image of the Audi A6 C6 is a bit overrated. Some copies constantly annoy with malfunctions, especially cars of the initial period of production. Buying a good A6 for 400-500 thousand rubles is quite realistic, but it is unlikely that it will fully satisfy the owner in the future. Only cars after restyling in 2008 became more thoughtful and reliable. Worst of all, neither low mileage nor regular visits protect against many malfunctions. dealer station Maintenance.

While the Audi A6 has not broken down, it is difficult to find serious flaws in it. excellent finish, rich equipment and most spacious salon are a real delight in the classroom. The interior looks great with no signs of fatigue even after two three hundred thousand kilometers. This is very pleasing to any kind of merchants who, without any fear, rewind the mileage counter back 100-200 thousand km.

Add positive emotions powerful engines and a complete system Quattro drive. However, significant defects in diesel engines are of concern, the likelihood of which increases with increasing mileage.