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Audi A6 road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Audi A6? 75% of the 4 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Audi A6?

Most used Audi A6 in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 75% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (75%)
From April 2017
75% of stock
Median CO₂
141 g/km

There are 3 used Audi A6 models currently available on Motoring Today, ranging in registration year from 2018 to 2022. Understanding the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, for a used car like the A6 is crucial for UK buyers. The amount of VED payable depends entirely on the car's first registration date, its CO2 emissions, and its fuel type, rather than when you purchase it as a used vehicle. For cars registered from 1 April 2017, the VED system operates differently from older vehicles. There is an initial first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. However, a 'premium car' surcharge applies for five years from the second year of registration if the car had a list price over £40,000 when new. Cars registered before April 2017 are taxed purely on their CO2 emissions bands, with no separate first-year rate or premium surcharge. Fully electric vehicles have historically been exempt from VED, but this exemption is changing. Given the varied factors involved, and because each individual car's VED is determined by its specific details, we cannot state a precise figure here. For the exact VED amount applicable to a particular Audi A6 on our marketplace, please refer to that car's specific listing details, where this information will be provided.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

75% of Audi A6

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Audi A6 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

Audi A6 in stock now — from £13,992

Audi A6
Fair price

Audi A6

2018 Se Executive Tdi Quattro Semi-auto

DieselAutomatic76,841 mi2018
£200/yr
£322/mo
£13,992
cash

CG Motorland·4.5 (202)· Leicester

Audi A6
Above market

Audi A6

2016 Allroad Sport Tdi Quattro Semi-auto

DieselAutomatic69,788 mi2016
Band F · £225/yr
Finance available on request
£18,995
cash

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Audi A6
Good price

Audi A6

2019 S Line 40 Tdi Semi-auto

DieselAutomatic54,000 mi2019
£200/yr
£421/mo
£19,450
cash

Vantage Autohouse·4.9 (19)· Cwmbran

Audi A6
Fair price

Audi A6

2022 Black Edition 40 Tfsi Mhev Semi-auto

PetrolAutomatic50,343 mi2022
£200/yr
£545/mo
£24,901
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Audi A6 (Petrol Parallel PHEV, Diesel, Petrol), across 800 recorded variants.

Performance
90–621 bhp
Power
3.2s
0–60 mph (fastest)
190 mph
Top speed
1,781–5,204 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
0–67 mpg
Fuel economy
27–350 g/km
CO₂
£600
Road tax (VED)
23–50 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,933 mm
Length
2,086 mm
Width
1,457 mm
Height
2,912 mm
Wheelbase
1,705 kg
Weight
5
Seats
4
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5★
Adult
4★
Child
1★
Pedestrian

The Audi A6 S6 (06-11) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £18,674
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
RS 6 TFSI Quattro GT 5dr TiptronicAutomaticPetrol621 bhp23.2 mpg27750
S6 TDI Quattro Vorsprung 4dr Tip AutoAutomaticDiesel339 bhp38.7 - 39.2 mpg18949
50 TFSI e Quattro Black Ed 5dr S Tronic [Tech]AutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV294 bhp34.4 mpg3446
55 TFSI e Quattro Competition Vorsprung 4dr S Tron 4dAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid361 bhp—3246
55 TFSI e Quattro Competition 4dr S Tronic [C + S]AutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV361 bhp—3143
55 TFSI e Quattro Competition Vorsprung 5dr S TronAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV361 bhp—3547
50 TFSI e 17.9kWh Qtro Vorsprung 5dr S TronicAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV294 bhp—3546
50 TDI Quattro Sport 4dr Tip Auto [C+S Pack]AutomaticDiesel281 bhp40.4 - 41.5 mpg17840
45 TFSI 265 Quattro Sport 5dr S Tronic [C+S Pack]AutomaticPetrol261 bhp35.3 - 36.2 mpg17836
S6 TDI 349 Quattro Black Edition 4dr Tip AutoAutomaticDiesel344 bhp35.8 - 36.2 mpg20344
S6 TDI 344 Quattro Black Edition 4dr Tip AutoAutomaticDiesel339 bhp39.2 - 40.4 mpg18344
50 TFSI e Quattro Vorsprung 4dr S Tronic 4dAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid294 bhp—4445

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Audi A6?
A Audi A6 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Audi A6s pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Audi A6?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How much is road tax on an Audi A6?
The Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for an Audi A6 depends on when it was first registered and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. Buyers should always check the specific car's details to confirm the exact annual road tax amount.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars first registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new incur an additional 'premium' surcharge for five years. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Audi A6s are currently available for sale?
There are 3 Audi A6 models currently available, ranging from the year 2018 to 2022.

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