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Verdict
Grande berline de luxe de 1994-2002, coffre de 525 litres. Nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour publié sur ses pannes, et très peu d'annonces : sa fiabilité n'est pas notée. Sur une voiture de cet âge et de cette complexité, faites un contrôle approfondi avant d'acheter.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 3.3 TDI V8 225.
3.3 TDI V8 225
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Automatic · 225 hp · 9.7 L/100 km · 261 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air unclassified
V8 diesel de 225 ch et 480 Nm, transmission intégrale, boîte tiptronic à 5 rapports (fiche Auto-Data, 1999-2002).
2.5 TDI V6 150
Diesel · Automatic · 150 hp · 8.9 L/100 km · 240 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air unclassified
V6 diesel de 150 ch et 310 Nm, transmission intégrale, boîte tiptronic à 5 rapports (fiche Auto-Data, 1997-1998).
4.2 V8 310
Petrol · Automatic · 310 hp · 12.9 L/100 km · 310 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air unclassified
V8 essence de 310 ch et 410 Nm, transmission intégrale, boîte tiptronic à 5 rapports (fiche Auto-Data, millésime 2002).
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 | €4,998 – €9,500 (1997 to 2001) | €8,990 | — | 17 |
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
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 240 to 310 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 2002: 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
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 A8”). 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 A8 D2 — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Exiger l'historique complet d'entretien : sur une grande routière de cet âge, c'est l'élément décisif.
- Contrôler que tous les équipements (suspension, clim, électronique, sièges) fonctionnent : leur réparation coûte cher.
- Vérifier la corrosion de la caisse et l'état de la boîte tiptronic à l'essai.
- Demander la date et le kilométrage du dernier changement de distribution.
- Prévoir un budget carburant élevé : 8,9 à 12,9 l/100 km en mixte (valeurs NEDC Auto-Data).
Questions to ask the seller
- Pouvez-vous présenter le carnet d'entretien et les factures des gros travaux ?
- Quand la distribution a-t-elle été remplacée, et à quel kilométrage ?
- Tous les équipements électriques et la suspension fonctionnent-ils sans défaut ?
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 A6
C5 · 1997–2004
- Price
- €5,000 – €6,700
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Audi A6
C6 · 2004–2011
- Price
- €4,500 – €5,000
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0
Audi A6
C8 (4K) · since 2018
- Price
- €28,900 – €78,990
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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 A8 D2 (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 A8 D2 est-elle fiable ?
Nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour publié sur les pannes de la D2 : sa fiabilité n'est pas notée. Faites vérifier l'entretien et l'état général.
Quel est le volume de coffre de l'Audi A8 D2 ?
525 litres, selon les fiches Auto-Data.
Quelles motorisations existent sur l'A8 D2 ?
Les fiches Auto-Data listent notamment un V6 2.5 TDI de 150 ch, un V8 3.3 TDI de 225 ch et un V8 4.2 essence de 310 ch.
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