Only very rarely does an excellent product fail. When this happens, it is usually down to poor promotion, but that's certainly not going to be the case with Audi's marketing machine at work. The truth is that this MK5 model A4 Avant is a very tough car to fault. It's superbly built, it's big enough to make a decent first of being a properly practical estate car, it rides on the exemplary A4 chassis so is a strong proposition for enthusiastic drivers and, when whole life costs are examined, it's surprisingly cost effective to run.
No car is perfect though and the A4 Avant does raise a few questions. It could be even bigger at the back. And obviously, there are newer designs in the segment like BMW's 3 Series Touring with a bit more tech and showroom appeal. Other than that, it's hard to see this one continuing to sell strongly amongst the best mid-sized executive load luggers.

MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch includes 10.1" high resolution colour MMI display, 3D map

ISOFIX child seat mounting and top tether

Multi-coloured extended LED interior light pack - A4/S4

Automatic start-stop system with coasting functionality and efficiency programme

40/20/40 split folding 3 rear seat bench in 3 parts with rear centre armrest

Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL

Audi matrix LED headlights with LED rear lights + dynamic front and rear indicators

Audi phone box light with wireless charging

Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with auto dimming

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

A4 Avant

40 TFSI 204 S Line 5dr S Tronic [Tech Pack]

A4 Avant

40 TFSI 204 S Line 5dr S Tronic [Tech Pack]