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Verdict
Berline familiale de la fin des années 1990 au coffre de 440 litres. Nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour publié sur les pannes de cette génération : sa fiabilité n'est donc pas notée. À l'âge de ces voitures, l'état réel et l'historique d'entretien pèsent plus que le modèle.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.9 TDI 116.
1.9 TDI 116
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 116 hp · 5.3 L/100 km · Crit'Air unclassified
Diesel de 116 ch et 285 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, traction avant (fiche Auto-Data, millésimes 1999-2000).
1.9 TDI 90
Diesel · Manual · 90 hp · 5.4 L/100 km · Crit'Air unclassified
Même 1.9 TDI en 90 ch et 210 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (fiche Auto-Data, millésimes 1999-2000).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €1,250 – €2,325 (1995 to 1999) | €1,500 | — | 123 |
| Italy | €3,100 – €7,000 (1996 to 1999) | €5,000 | — | 22 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2001: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Audi A4”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 9 June 2022 — Le fonctionnement des coussins gonflables nadi pertinents fabriqués par takata, en particulier le générateur de gaz, peut être altéré dans les véhicules concernés en raison de l’âge du dispositif. Dans ce cas, la fonction de protection du coussin gonflable du conducteur peut être réduite lorsque le coussin gonflable est activé. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Audi A4 B5 — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Demander le carnet d'entretien et les factures : sur une voiture de cet âge, l'historique compte plus que l'année.
- Contrôler la courroie de distribution : date et kilométrage du dernier remplacement.
- Chercher la corrosion sur les bas de caisse, les passages de roues et le plancher.
- Essayer l'embrayage, la boîte et la direction : jeux, bruits, vibrations.
- Vérifier le fonctionnement de l'électronique (vitres, clim, éclairage) et l'absence de voyants au tableau de bord.
Questions to ask the seller
- À quelle date et à quel kilométrage la courroie de distribution a-t-elle été changée ?
- Pouvez-vous présenter le carnet d'entretien et les factures des gros travaux ?
- La voiture a-t-elle été accidentée ou repeinte ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, Public domain
Volkswagen Passat
B5 · 1996–2005
- Price
- €3,000 – €3,500
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, Attribution
Audi A4
B6 · 2000–2004
- Price
- €2,900 – €3,100
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Audi A6
C5 · 1997–2004
- Price
- €5,000 – €6,700
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Audi A4 B5 (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
L'Audi A4 B5 est-elle fiable ?
Nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour publié sur les pannes de la B5 : sa fiabilité n'est pas notée. Les voitures ayant plus de vingt ans, vérifiez surtout l'entretien et l'état de la caisse.
Quel est le volume de coffre de l'Audi A4 B5 ?
440 litres pour la berline, selon la fiche Auto-Data de la 1.9 TDI.
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