Safest used cars in Australia -

When you're looking for a used car, price and reliability are usually top of mind. 

That's why Monash University and the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland compile the Used Car Safety Ratings Buyer’s Guide on an annual basis. 

Here are the safest used cars in Australia.

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BMW 3 Series 2005-13: Four Stars - The 2005-13 models of the BMW 3 Series (versions E90/E91/E92/E93) get a four out of five-star safety rating.

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1996-06 models: Three Stars - But the 1996-06 models of the BMW 3 Series only get a three out of five-star safety rating.

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1992-98 models: Two Stars - The BMW 3 Series' 1992-98 models have a measly two out of five-star safety rating.

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Honda Accord 2008-13: four stars - The 2008-13 models of the Honda Accord have a four out of five safety rating.

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Honda Accord 2003-07: four stars - The same holds true for the Honda Accord's 2003-07 models.

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Honda Accord 1999-02: Two Stars - But the 1999-02 models of the Honda Accord have a two out of five-star safety rating.

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Honda Accord 1994-98: Two Stars - The 1994-98 models also have a two out of five-star safety rating.

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Holden Vectra 2003-05: Four Stars -

The Aussie-made 2003-05 models of the Holden Vectra have a four out of five-star safety rating. 

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1997-03: Two Stars -

Unfortunately, the 1997-03 Holden Vectra models only have a two out of five-star safety rating. 

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Toyota Camry 2011-16: Five Stars - The 2011-16 models of the Toyota Camry have a five out of five-star safety rating.

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2006-11 models: Four Stars - It's not much of a downgrade to buy a 2006-11 model of the Toyota Camry.

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1998-06 models: Two Stars - But the 1998-06 models of the Toyota Camry have a two out of five-star safety rating.

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Mazda RX-8 2003-11: Five Stars - The 2003-11 models of the Mazda RX-8 have a five out of five-star safety rating.

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Volkswagen Golf 2013-16: Five Stars - The 2013-16 models of the Volkswagen Golf have a five out of five-star safety rating.

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2004-09 models: four stars - It's not much of a downgrade to buy a 2004-09 of a Volkswagen Golf.

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1995-04 models: three stars - The 1995-04 models of the Volkswagen Golf only have a three out of five-star safety rating.

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Audi A3 2004-13: five stars - The 2004-13 Audi A3 models have a five out five-star safety rating.

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Mercedes Benz E-Class 2009-16: Safer Pick - The 2009-16 models of the Mercedes Benz E-Class were awarded the Safer Pick designation, for going above and beyond in terms of safety, on top of getting a five out of five-star safety rating.

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2002-09 models: five stars - The 2002-09 models of the Mercedes Benz E-Class don't have a Safer Pick designation, but do have a five out of five-star safety rating.

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Holden Statesman 2003-06: Safer Pick -

The 2003-06 models of the Aussie-made Holden Statesman have a Safer Pick designation, on top of having a five out of five-star safety rating. 

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1999-03 models: two stars -

But the 1999-03 models of the Holden Statesman only have a two out of five-star safety rating. 

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1994-98 models: one star -

The 1994-98 models of the Holden Statesman have a poor one out of five-star safety rating. 

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Volkswagen Passat 2006-15: Safer Pick - The 2006-15 models of the Volkswagen Passat have a Safer Pick designation and a five out five-star safety rating.

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1998-06 models: four stars - The 1998-06 models of the Volkswagen Passat have a four out of five-star safety rating.

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Subaru Outback 2009-14: Safer Pick - The 2009-14 models of the Subaru Outback have a Safer Pick designation and a five out of five-star safety rating.

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2003-09 models: four stars - The 2003-09 models of the Subaru Outback has a four out of five-star safety rating.

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1994-98 models: one star - The 1994-98 models of the Subaru Outback have a one out of five-star safety rating.

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Jaguar X-Type 2002-10: Safer Pick - The 2002-10 models of the Jaguar X-Type have a Safer Pick designation and a five out of five-star safety rating.

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Ford Mondeo 2007-15: Safer Pick - The Ford Mondeo's 2007-15 models have a Safer Pick designation and a five out of five-star safety rating.

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1995-01 models: three stars - The 1995-01 models of the Ford Mondeo have a three out of five-star safety rating.

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Audi A4 2008-15: Safer Pick - The Audi A4's 2008-15 models have a Safer Pick designation and a five out of five star-safety rating.

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BMW 1 Series 2004-2013: Safer Pick - The 2004-2013 models of the BMW 1 Series has a Safer Pick designation and a five out of five-star safety rating.

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