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2012 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel Manual
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Could suit you if…
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
Think twice if…
- You need room for several children or extra passengers: the seat count is not recorded. Confirm this exact version's seats and child-seat fit; do not assume from the model name.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 14 years old and 201,000 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You need servicing to fit a tight budget: Spanner estimates higher maintenance costs for this type. Get quotes for the exact engine and gearbox before committing.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The 2012 A6 diesel manual was offered with engines like the 2.0 TDI (most common) and larger 3.0 TDI; both are torquey on the motorway but the 3.0 costs more to run. Diesels of this age commonly show DPF/EGR soot buildup if used mainly for short trips, and manual diesels often use a dual-mass flywheel — clutch jobs can be expensive. Check whether the car is a saloon or Avant (estate) — dealer body tags are sometimes wrong.
- Clutch and dual-mass flywheel: test for slipping, judder or vibration at take-off and check for a heavy clutch bite point.
- DPF / EGR condition: ask about recent long-run regens, look for warning lights and excessive smoke after acceleration.
- Turbo and oil leaks: check for shaft play, boost lag, and oil around the turbo/intercooler pipes.
- Timing belt service history: confirm timing-belt change interval and receipts — replacement is critical on these diesels.
- Rear subframe and suspension bushes: examine for tear/rust and uneven tyre wear from worn bushes or mounts.
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