Audi A4 Questions & Answers

Your TCU has failed. You can have it repaired for around $1000.

Fantastic car to drive however i wouldn't touch it without a warranty. Common issues are the engines and dsg gearboxes which can go and cost a fortune to replace. If you buy a demo with warranty at a good price it is a good car however the risk of a second hand one is high. It would not be uncommon to spend more than the car is worth in repairs no matter how well it has been looked after. BMWs and Lexus are more reliable cars generally. In addition Audi customer service is the worst I have experienced within the luxury car segment.

My previous Audi was 1999 model. Had it for 10 years and 180,000km with no drama at all. If the one you are looking at is not AWD then you halved your problems. Now it depends on whether it is a diesel or petrol. The DPF in a diesel can clog up and burn out the catalytic converter. Very expensive. If the car has a full service history then you minimise problems. One problem with the DSG is that it can feel jerky on take off, more of a light judder. This could indicate the gearbox has a problem. I have always had good customer service. The only car I ever had a major problem with was a BMW.

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Eurozone Automotive at Nundah Brisbane has excellent reviews and quoted 50 percent less for repair than Audi dealer.

Have a look on the Audi VW forums, an answer to this issue may be there. Failing that if no fix is available here,there are companies OS will rebuild your defective unit. You will have to check on line . Good luck http://www.ecutesting.com/audi_a4_a6_multitronic_gearbox.html

Eurozone Automotive in Nundah Brisbane have great reviews and charge way less than Audi dealer.

I have a used Audi A4 3.0 Convertible 2 Door Sports Shift Gear and it's done 100,000KM already. It cost me only $5000 to buy from a car dealer. It's 2004 model but runs smoothly

I have bought and sold many cars during the past (13 cars in 8 years) and my advice to you is not to buy a car with this condition, regardless of the brand.

If you do or don't know much about cars the easiest way is a "state roads" inspection report . I have found them professional & thorough it's piece of mind for the buyer who is knowledgeable or not.Final decisions on price can be agreed to depending on the outcome of the report.

Hi there, seems like 1.8 engine just a batch, when I brought it... they said only 200 available! So guess now!

U only want 1.8? I m selling it next year : p want to get an SUV due to family... interested? Hahahahaha even not interest in secondhand I am happy to answer ur questions!

The car is amazing just the starting is a bit slow but I m happy with once turbo kicks in winning most of the car n it's handling is really nice!
Hope u find ur Audi : )

Yes I bought an Audi A4 today with the 2 litre turbo engine just to be on the safe side. It appears to have all the magic hopefully it will keep my wife safe,amused and entertained

Hi Shayon,

I cannot comment as I have not owned Audi, just hire them when on holidays.

Dealers give warranty, hence may be a good idea to take it to an independent mechanic for a check so if any issues, they can be fixed under warranty.

Cheers... Indrik

Go read of numerous forums regarding Audi excessive oil consumption! They even settle on a major class action in America. Here is the link. http://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2014/audi-oil-consumption-lawsuit.shtml. There is no protection in Australia.
This problem covers all A4, A5 & Q5 and being auto/manual or a quattro means nothing. You may get lucky....you may not, but I would be also seriously investigating why a 7 year old car that has only done 66K???

The window regulator and comfort module should be checked out.

The airbag light is usually caused by a connection under one of the front seats. It is a common problem... check out the fix on YouTube.

I would personally stay away from any Audi with CVT transmission! I believe the CVT first came out in 2001 in the B6 generation. This transmission has been terribly unreliable since the beginning and there are hundreds of threads covering this. It never cheap to fix with transmission overhaul costing $5000. Audi is a nice car to drive, but it can send you broke. Be warned.

The 1.8 liter has the same problem. The 1.8 was never sold in America so it wasn't part of the lawsuit. I've got one, it burns 1 liter per 500kms, and the CVT transmission started slipping. Please do NOT buy one.

Hi Adrian. Only you can really answer this question!. Car Sales have this model at $5400 (auto) and $5100 (manual), but with higher estimated klms at 150k. So the price is not too far off the mark based on your body assessment and buying through a car yard. But do you have any history on the car, as 111K after 15 years seems dubiously low?
The only other thing I will bring to your attention is the ongoing running costs, particularly if things start to go wrong. Servicing costs is pretty much the norm, though replacing the timing belt and brakes discs for an Audi will set you back a lot when the time comes. But if (and when) you need to replace other parts, then things can get really expensive quickly. Audi charges a fortune for anything genuine. So if there is no after market part for what you need, for example engine mounts, costs can blow out to ridiculous proportions. Just need to factor this into your decision. Good Luck.

I would be very worried! (A rwc is not good evidence that the car is mechanically sound. It is easy to make "patch repairs" that will make the car run for small periods).
From my personal experiences, reading online, and talking to other audi owners, will never have another one.

RWC will not cover potential mechanical failures. It is nothing more of a basic check of lights, wipers, tyres, seat belts, etc. Do not take take this as a pass mark! With regards to common failures, it also depend on the engine type. Every Audi have their inherent weakness, be it 4 or 6 cylinder, aspirated or turbo, diesel or petrol. Just search for forums on the internet for your exact vehicle, right down to engine size and type. Also be warned, if you have a part that needs replacement and you can't buy it after market, getting genuine parts from Audi is ridiculously expensive. So for what you mentioned, the minor oil leak is generally fixable, but the forum will warn you otherwise. However the knock in the steering would be a great concern already.