A6 - which model years to avoid (CVT etc)

[kprm77]

Which models do I need to steer clear from to avoid these CVT / multitronic problems?

Are the newer shape A6's (55 reg ish onwards) okay?

Are there any other VAG cars I should avoid that have this gearbox (possibly looking at Passats and Octavias too).

[Cupramax]

kprm77 said:

Which models do I need to steer clear from to avoid these CVT / multitronic problems?

Are the newer shape A6's (55 reg ish onwards) okay?

You've anserewd your own question re the CVT, just avoid ones with CVT... if its auto and FWD it will be CVT as the quattro's have a different proper auto tiptronic box which is fine, infact probably the best box for the car. Apart from that its the usuall service history and condition, any post 55 plate should be fine if well cared for.