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Verdict
Berline familiale de 2000-2004, coffre de 445 litres. Les retours publiés sont rares (une seule source, CarVerif, sur le 1.9 TDI 130) : turbo et débitmètre s'usent plus tôt sur les millésimes 2000, et la fiabilité s'améliore à partir de 2002. Visez 2002 ou plus.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €2,900 – €3,100
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.9 TDI 130 quattro.
1.9 TDI 130 quattro
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 130 hp · 5.5 L/100 km · Crit'Air 5
Diesel de 130 ch et 310 Nm, transmission intégrale, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (fiche Auto-Data). CarVerif recommande les millésimes postérieurs à 2001.
Engine: Volkswagen 1.9 TDI pompe-injecteur (PD)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
2.5 TDI V6 155
Diesel · Manual · 155 hp · 6.8 L/100 km · Crit'Air 5
V6 diesel de 155 ch et 310 Nm, traction avant, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (fiche Auto-Data, millésimes 2001-2002).
Market prices
€2,900 – €3,100
Indicative range: 2002 à 2003, médianes par année de 20 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €2,900 – €3,100 (2002 to 2003) | €3,100 | — | — |
| Germany | €2,500 – €2,899 (2002 to 2003) | €2,572 | -17 % | 178 |
| Belgium | €2,750 – €2,800 (2002 to 2003) | €2,750 | -11 % | 11 |
| Spain | €4,990 – €5,500 (2002 to 2003) | €5,245 | +69 % | 20 |
| Italy | €2,800 – €3,000 (2002 to 2003) | €2,900 | -6 % | 61 |
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 2004: 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 Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain 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
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Turbo et débitmètre : usure précoce sur les millésimes 2000
Severity 2/3 · CostlySelon CarVerif, les A4 B6 1.9 TDI 130 de 2000 présentent plus de risques d'usure précoce sur le turbo et le débitmètre ; la fiabilité s'améliore à partir de 2002. Un seul site en parle : information à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.9 TDI 130 quattro
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Soucis électroniques mineurs avant 100 000 km
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingCarVerif signale des défauts électroniques mineurs avant 100 000 km, sans campagne officielle de rappel. Un seul site en parle : information à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.9 TDI 130 quattro
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
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)
- 20 March 2026 — Le gonfleur de l'airbag du conducteur peut provoquer un gonflage incontrôlé et libérer des fragments de métal lorsque l'airbag est activé, ce qui peut causer des blessures aux occupants. Official notice
- 26 July 2024 — Le propergol dans l'airbag du conducteur peut se détériorer avec le temps. Si les airbags se déploient, cela pourrait entraîner des fragments du gonfleur blessant les occupants du véhicule. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Audi A4 B6 — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Préférer un millésime 2002 ou plus récent (CarVerif : moins de pannes périphériques après 2001).
- Vérifier le turbo (fumées, perte de puissance, sifflement) et le débitmètre (à-coups, voyant moteur).
- Contrôler les fonctions électroniques : vitres, clim, éclairage, voyants.
- Demander la facture de la dernière distribution et le carnet d'entretien.
- Faire un essai à froid et à chaud, boîte et embrayage compris.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le turbo ou le débitmètre ont-ils déjà été remplacés ?
- Quand la courroie de distribution a-t-elle été changée, et à quel kilométrage ?
- Avez-vous les factures d'entretien et le carnet à jour ?
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, CC BY-SA 3.0
Audi A4
B5 · 1994–2001
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Audi A4
B7 · 2004–2008
- Price
- €4,300 – €4,500
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, Public domain
Volkswagen Passat
B5 · 1996–2005
- Price
- €3,000 – €3,500
- Reliability
- 4/5
- 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 B6 (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
Quels millésimes de l'Audi A4 B6 viser ?
Selon CarVerif, les modèles de 2000 présentent plus de risques d'usure précoce sur le turbo et le débitmètre ; la fiabilité s'améliore à partir de 2002.
Quel est le volume de coffre de l'Audi A4 B6 ?
445 litres pour la berline (720 litres banquette rabattue), selon la fiche Auto-Data.
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