2011 Audi A6 used buying checklist
What to check on a used 2011 Audi A6 before you pay, based on what owners report, its recalls and the repairs the maker covers. Print it and take it to the test drive.
Test for the problems owners report most
The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.
- Airbags12 owner complaints
Make sure the airbag warning light turns off after start-up, and that every airbag recall was completed.
- Electrical system3 owner complaints
Test every screen, camera, power window, lock and the key fob. With the engine running, make sure no warning lights stay on.
- Seats3 owner complaints
Test every seat adjustment and heater, and the seat belt and occupant warnings.
- Engine and cooling2 owner complaints
Start the engine cold and listen for knocking or ticking. Check for warning lights, oil leaks and a low oil level, and ask how often oil had to be topped up.
Make sure these recalls were done
Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.
Service bulletins worth asking about
Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.
Before you pay
- Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
- Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
- Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
- Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
- Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.
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