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How much does it cost to run the 2004–2008 Audi A6 3.0 Diesel 233 CV?

Generation 2004–2008

Average monthly cost

306 €About average

At 15,000 km a year, 3.0 Diesel 233 CV version. On top of that, it loses around 3.091 € in value a year. Worked out as if just bought: if it's second-hand, choose its age in «Work out my case».

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Audi A6 (2004–2008)
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Quick facts

Audi A6 3.0 Diesel 233 CV specs

Estimated data. This version is from before 2010, when there was no European emissions register yet. Engine, power, fiscal horsepower and price come from the Spanish Tax Agency tables; fuel consumption, CO₂ and weight are estimated from similar cars. How we estimate it

FuelDiesel
Power233 CV171 kW
Real-world consumption8,1 l/100 kmEstimated: no official figure
Engine size2.967 cm³6 cylinders
No stickerANO STICKERDGT eco stickerno label / BBy year: no label (2004–2005), B (2006–2008) · About 188 g/km of CO₂ (estimated)
Fiscal horsepower19,85Band: 16 to 19.99 · official tax office figure
Weight1.765 kgEstimated
New price42.300 €2026 tax office tables: 38.500 € to 45.200 € depending on trim

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Your monthly cost

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306 €3.672 € a year

  • Fuel2.300 € a year192 €/month
  • Insurance388 € a year32 €/month
  • Maintenance517 € a year43 €/month
  • Tyres368 € a year31 €/month
  • Road tax90 € a year7 €/month
  • ITV9 € a year1 €/month

Indicative insurance for a average driver: 40 years old, 15+ years with a licence, no claims. Each insurer calculates in its own way. ·

Separately: what it loses in value

You don't pay it every month, but you notice it when you sell. In 5 years it will lose around 15.457 € (3.091 € a year) and you'd sell it for around 26.843 €.

All in, owning this car costs you 564 € a month.

Real-world consumption
8,1 l/100 km
Fuel price
1,89 €/l
Road tax
89,61 €/year
Fiscal horsepower
19,9

Without your municipality, we use the legal minimum tax and fuel at the national average.

Your monthly cost306 €

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At the garage

Garage prices for your A6

What each job usually costs in your province: cheap, typical and expensive. So you know if a quote is too high.

For the Audi A6 3.0 Diesel 233 CV, VAT included.

  • Service with oil and filters

    Every year or 15,000-30,000 km

    Cheap115 €Typical170 €Expensive240 €

  • Timing belt kit

    Every 5-10 years or 90,000-200,000 km

    Cheap435 €Typical595 €Expensive830 €

  • Clutch

    Usually between 120,000 and 200,000 km

    Cheap590 €Typical800 €Expensive1.100 €

  • Front brake pads

    Every 30,000-50,000 km

    Cheap100 €Typical150 €Expensive210 €

  • Front brake discs and pads

    Every 60,000-100,000 km

    Cheap270 €Typical385 €Expensive525 €

  • 12 V battery

    Every 4-6 years

    Cheap165 €Typical230 €Expensive305 €

  • Front shock absorbers

    Every 80,000-120,000 km

    Cheap335 €Typical475 €Expensive655 €

  • Air conditioning recharge

    When it isn't cooling well

    Cheap80 €Typical125 €Expensive180 €

  • 4 tyres fitted

    Every 32,000 km approx.

    Cheap590 €Typical785 €Expensive1.180 €
  • Cheap Local garage, equivalent parts
  • Typical Chain or independent multi-brand garage
  • Expensive Main dealer, original parts

Approximate price: typical labour hours × the garage's hourly rate + parts, adjusted to your area. Always ask for a written quote.

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Long term

What you'll have spent

What the Audi A6 will have cost you in running costs, depending on how many years you keep it. From year five, the garage bills go up a bit and the ITV comes round more and more often.

After 5 years

18.362 € · 306 €/month

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Future value

What will the Audi A6 be worth?

A 2008 Audi A6 3.0 Diesel 233 CV is worth around 12.600 € today. In 2031 it will be worth around 9.600 €: this year it loses 800 € (67 € a month).

In 5 years (2031)

9.600 €

That year it loses 500 € (−5 %)

For the tax office (10 % of its new price)

4.230 €

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    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does the Audi A6 3.0 Diesel 233 CV cost to run per month?+

    At 15,000 km a year, the Audi A6 3.0 Diesel 233 CV costs around 306 € a month (3.672 € a year) in fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres, road tax and ITV. On top of that, bought new it loses around 3.091 € in value each year.

    What is the Audi A6 3.0 Diesel 233 CV's real-world fuel consumption?+

    There is no official figure for this version in the European register, which starts in 2010. We estimate its NEDC figure was about 7,1 l/100 km and that in real use it takes about 8,1 l/100 km.

    How many fiscal horsepower (CVF) does the Audi A6 3.0 Diesel 233 CV have?+

    19,85 CVF according to the tax office tables, so it pays road tax in the 16 to 19.99 fiscal horsepower band. The exact amount depends on your council.

    Which DGT eco sticker does the Audi A6 3.0 Diesel 233 CV get?+

    It depends on the year: no label (2004–2005), B (2006–2008). The DGT assigns it by the Euro standard on the vehicle's technical sheet; the registration date is the approximation it uses when that isn't known.

    Data from 15/10/2026. How we calculate it. This version predates the European emissions register (2010): its data come from the Spanish Tax Agency tables and its fuel consumption is an estimate.