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Verdict
Berline familiale de 2004-2008, coffre de 460 litres. Seul CarVerif documente le 2.0 TDI 140 : injecteurs et distribution fatigués dès 120 000 km, culasses poreuses avant 2005 (environ 3 600 € la réparation). Visez les millésimes 2007-2008, mieux notés.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €4,300 – €4,500
- Monthly cost
- €310
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.0 TDI 140.
2.0 TDI 140
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 140 hp · 5.7 L/100 km · 153 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 4
Diesel de 140 ch et 320 Nm, traction avant, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (fiche Auto-Data). CarVerif conseille les millésimes 2007-2008.
Market prices
€4,300 – €4,500
Indicative range: 2005 à 2006, médianes par année de 22 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoScout24 (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
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 | €4,300 – €4,500 (2005 to 2006) | €4,400 | — | — |
| Germany | €3,750 – €3,999 (2005 to 2006) | €3,990 | -9 % | 240 |
| Belgium | €2,695 – €3,000 (2005 to 2006) | €2,990 | -32 % | 23 |
| Spain | €4,750 – €5,900 (2005 to 2006) | €4,950 | +13 % | 26 |
| Italy | €3,000 – €3,150 (2005 to 2006) | €3,000 | -32 % | 121 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 153 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- 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 2008: 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.
Culasse poreuse du 2.0 TDI 140
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif rapporte des culasses poreuses sur les 2.0 TDI 140, surtout avant 2005 : surchauffe et consommation d'eau excessive. La réparation est chiffrée à environ 3 600 € (11 cas de culasse défectueuse sur 64 avis de forums Audi cités par CarVerif). Un seul site en parle : information à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.0 TDI 140
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Distribution et injecteurs usés dès 120 000 km
Severity 2/3 · CostlySelon CarVerif, la chaîne de distribution et les injecteurs du 2.0 TDI 140 montrent une usure visible dès 120 000 km, et les turbos s'encrassent. Un seul site en parle : information à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.0 TDI 140
- Onset
- from 120,000 km
- Repair
- not documented
Vanne EGR : pannes précoces sur les millésimes 2004-2005
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif annonce 25 % de pannes EGR avant 100 000 km sur les premières séries (2004-2005) du 2.0 TDI, et moins de défaillances de turbo à partir de 2006. Un seul site en parle : information à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.0 TDI 140
- 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)
- 29 August 2022 — Les véhicules peuvent être équipés d’une barre de remorquage munie d’un mécanisme pivotant susceptible d’avoir une goupille de verrouillage défectueuse. Par conséquent, la goupille pourrait se casser pendant la conduite, augmentant ainsi le risque d’accident. Official notice
- 29 July 2022 — Le raccord à vis qui fixe le cadre du siège au rail du siège peut ne pas être correctement exécuté. En conséquence, il peut échouer en cas d’accident, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure. Official notice
- 30 July 2021 — L’humidité peut pénétrer dans le générateur de démarrage de la courroie, générant des courts-circuits. Cela peut entraîner une surchauffe locale du composant, ce qui augmente le risque d’incendie. Official notice
- 15 July 2021 — En raison de différences dans le processus de fabrication du tableau de bord, l’airbag passager avant peut ne pas être déployé de manière optimale. Cela pourrait nuire à sa fonction de protection, augmentant le risque de blessure en cas d’accident. Official notice
- 9 July 2021 — Les écrous du boulon excentrique du bras de commande de la liaison à ressort de l’essieu arrière peuvent se casser en raison de la corrosion sous contrainte. Par conséquent, l’essieu arrière pourrait se déplacer dans la mauvaise direction, de manière incontrôlable à grande vitesse. Official notice
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €154 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €88 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €44 |
| Total per month | €310 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (diesel)€154
2.0 TDI 140 version: combined consumption of 5.7 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
5.7 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €154
Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€88
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€44
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Audi A4 B7 — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Préférer 2007-2008 : CarVerif y relève moins de problèmes que sur 2004-2005.
- Contrôler le circuit de refroidissement : niveau de liquide, surchauffe, traces autour de la culasse.
- Faire passer la voiture au diagnostic : injecteurs, EGR, turbo.
- Demander les factures de distribution et d'entretien, et vérifier avec le numéro VIN les campagnes effectuées dans un réseau Audi.
- Écouter le ralenti à froid : irrégularités et vibrations signalées sur les premières séries.
Questions to ask the seller
- La culasse, les injecteurs ou la vanne EGR ont-ils déjà été remplacés ?
- Quand la distribution a-t-elle été faite, et à quel kilométrage ?
- Peut-on vérifier avec le VIN les campagnes de rappel effectuées ?
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
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B6 · 2000–2004
- Price
- €2,900 – €3,100
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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B6 · 2005–2010
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Audi A6
C6 · 2004–2011
- Price
- €4,500 – €5,000
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- 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 B7 (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
Quelle Audi A4 B7 choisir ?
CarVerif conseille les millésimes 2007-2008 du 2.0 TDI 140 et recommande d'éviter 2004-2005, où culasses et vannes EGR posent le plus de problèmes.
Combien coûte une Audi A4 B7 d'occasion ?
Les annonces AutoUncle des années 2007 et 2008 donnent des médianes de 5 350 à 7 895 €.
Quel est le coffre de l'Audi A4 B7 ?
460 litres pour la berline, 720 litres banquette rabattue (fiche Auto-Data).
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