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Audi · Wagon · 2004–2008

Audi A4 B7 Avant

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
2.4 / 5.0 · Based on 23 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

420 PS

4.2L FSI V8 Benzin

420 hp NA V8, manual — the holy combination

Legendary!
Most Reliable Engine

179 PS

2.7L TDI V6 Diesel

5 weaknesses

Good Choice
Problem Engine

344 PS

4.2L V8 FSI Benzin

8 weaknesses

Stay Away!

Engine Overview

The Audi A4 B7 Avant is available with 11 engine variants — from 101 to 420 hp.

1.9L TDI · Diesel· 101 PS
2004 2008
Be Careful 8 weaknesses
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2.0L TDI · Diesel· 120–170 PS Engine Change
2004 2008
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2004 2008
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2004 2008
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
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2.7L TDI V6 · Diesel· 163–179 PS Engine Change
2004 2008
Good Choice 5 weaknesses
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2005 2008
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
3.0L TDI V6 · Diesel· 204–239 PS Engine Change
2004 2008
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
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2004 2008
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2006 2008
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
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1.6L MPI · Benziner· 102 PS
2004 2008
Good Choice 7 weaknesses
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1.8L Turbo · Benziner· 160–163 PS
2004 2008
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2.0L TFSI · Benziner· 200 PS Engine Change
2004 2008
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2005 2008
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
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2.4L V6 · Benziner· 163–170 PS
2004 2008
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
3.2L FSI V6 · Benziner· 256 PS
2004 2008
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
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RS4 · Benziner· 420 PS
2005 2008
Stay Away! 8 weaknesses
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S4 · Benziner· 344 PS
2004 2008
Stay Away! 8 weaknesses

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖Multitronic Gearbox: Juddering and Complete Failure

The CVT Multitronic gearbox tends to judder when pulling away, rpm fluctuations and complete failure when not serviced properly. Control unit defects often appear from around 100,000 km.

Symptoms: Juddering when pulling away, PRND display flashing, engine revving without forward motion, limp mode
from 100,000 km
Ad Multitronic control unitCVT gearbox Audi A40AW gearbox
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Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Audi A4 B7 Avant have? +
The Audi A4 B7 as Avant has 146 known weaknesses, 7 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Good Choice: BSE (1.6L MPI), BPP (2.7L TDI V6).
Is the Audi A4 B7 Avant worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Audi A4 B7 Avant — 9 of 23 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee

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