Key facts
Most reliable
Good choice, check first5.0/5
Least reliable
Poor reliability1.0/5
Cheapest to buy
Good choice, check firstfrom €2,900
Cheapest to run
Extra caution≈ €241/month
Used Audi ranking
44 results
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Rudolf Stricker, Attribution
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: IFCAR, Public domain
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: IFCAR, Public domain
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Jakub "Flyz1" Maciejewski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Handelsgeselschaft, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Rudolf Stricker, Public domain
Buy with carePhoto: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Buy with carePhoto: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Buy with carePhoto: Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0
Buy with carePhoto: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Buy with carePhoto: Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0
Buy with carePhoto: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0
Buy with carePhoto: Rudolf Stricker, Attribution
Buy with carePhoto: M 93, Attribution
Buy with carePhoto: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Buy with carePhoto: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Buy with carePhoto: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Mateusmatsuda, CC BY 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0
Extra cautionPhoto: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0
Extra cautionPhoto: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Poor reliabilityPhoto: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Audi engines
Engines fitted to the Audi models we analysed, from most to least reliable.
- Volkswagen 2.0 TDI EA189 (common rail)
Diesel · 4 known faults
Good choice, check first4.0/5 - Volkswagen 1.2 TSI / Audi 1.2 TFSI (EA111, chaîne)
Petrol · 3 known faults
Buy with care3.5/5 - Audi / Volkswagen 1.8 TFSI (EA888)
Petrol · 2 known faults
Buy with care3.0/5 - Volkswagen 1.9 TDI pompe-injecteur (PD)
Diesel · 3 known faults
Buy with care3.0/5 - Volkswagen 2.0 TSI / TFSI (EA888)
Petrol · 4 known faults
Buy with care3.0/5 - Audi / Volkswagen 3.0 V6 TDI
Diesel · 4 known faults
Extra caution2.5/5 - Volkswagen 1.4 TSI / Audi 1.4 TFSI (EA111, turbo et twincharger)
Petrol · 4 known faults
Extra caution2.5/5
Frequently asked questions
What is the most reliable used Audi?
Among the models we analysed, the Audi A6 C5 has the best reliability score: 5.0/5, calculated from its known, sourced faults.
Which used Audi models should you avoid?
Our guides advise against, or rate as unreliable: Audi A3 II (8P) (1.0/5). Their guide details the faults involved and the versions affected.
Which used Audi should you buy on a small budget?
The Audi A4 B6 is the cheapest to buy among the models we analysed: from €2,900 according to our price surveys. The lowest all-in monthly cost is the Audi A1 I: about €241 per month at 12,000 km a year.
Which Audi engines are reliable?
Among the engines we analysed, the Volkswagen 2.0 TDI EA189 (common rail) has the best reliability score (4.0/5) and the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI / Audi 1.4 TFSI (EA111, turbo et twincharger) the lowest (2.5/5).
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 (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.
