Audi 3.0 V6 NA
ACCEPTABLE Na Era

3.0 V6 NA

Audi · 3.0 V6 NA (ASN/AVK/BBJ)

2001–2008

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"B6/B7 A4, C5/C6 A6. Timing chain (good). Smooth, refined V6. Oil consumption at high mileage. Thermostat. Valve cover gasket leaks. Decent Audi V6 without major flaws."

Layout V6
Displacement 2976 cc
Power 220 hp
Type Petrol Na
Known Issues 1
Total Risk Cost €0–€500

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 1

● MODERATE

Oil consumption at high mileage

€0–€500 150,000 km–250,000 km
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Detection

Low oil between changes

Details

Piston ring wear.

Greece Note

Κατανάλωση λαδιού 150k+ km.

Models with 3.0 V6 NA 2

Audi A6 3.0
2001–2005 ASN/AVK/BBJ 220 hp petrol
Audi A8 3.0
2003–2005 ASN/BBJ 220 hp petrol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi 3.0 V6 NA reliable?

The Audi 3.0 V6 NA scores 72/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 1 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €500.

What are the common problems with the 3.0 V6 NA?

The most common issues are:

  • Oil consumption at high mileage — moderate, repair cost €0–€500, 150,000 km–250,000 km
What cars use the Audi 3.0 V6 NA?

The 3.0 V6 NA is found in:

  • A6 (2001–2005)
  • A8 (2003–2005)
How much does it cost to repair the 3.0 V6 NA?

Total potential repair costs for all 1 known issues range from €0 to €500. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the 3.0 V6 NA produced?

The Audi 3.0 V6 NA was produced from 2001 to 2008. It is a 2976cc V6 petrol na engine.

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