Audi · Wagon · 2007–2015
Audi A4 B8 Avant
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
2.3 / 5.0 · Based on 32 engine variants Most Fun Engine
450 PS
4.2L FSI V8 Benzin
RS4 B8 — NA V8 in a wagon, the last of its kind
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 B8 Avant is available with 8 engine variants — from 101 to 450 hp.
2.0L TDI Engine Change
2007 2015
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2008 2015
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2011 2015
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2013 2015
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2.7L TDI V6
2007 2012
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
3.0L TDI V6 Engine Change
2007 2012
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2007 2015
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
1.8L TFSI Engine Change
2007 2012
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
2007 2012
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2011 2015
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2.0L TFSI Engine Change
2008 2015
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2008 2015
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2012 2015
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
3.2L FSI V6
2007 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
RS4
2012 2015
Stay Away! 9 weaknesses
S4 Avant
2009 2015
Be Careful 15 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Axle and Control Arm Wear The complex front axle shows wear at higher mileages in suspension components, control arm bushings and springs. Brake hoses regularly appear on repair lists. Symptoms: Clattering or knocking from the front axle, imprecise steering, uneven tyre wear on one side from 100,000 km | Medium | |
| Suspension Springs Broken Springs break through corrosion on the powder coating after stone chip damage. Front axle springs particularly affected. A broken spring can damage the tyre. Symptoms: Vehicle sits lower on one side, scraping noise from the wheel arch, visible spring break from 130,000 km | Medium |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the Audi A4 B8 Avant have? +
The Audi A4 B8 as Avant has 215 known weaknesses, 9 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Good Choice: BSE (1.6L MPI), BPP (2.7L TDI V6).
Is the Audi A4 B8 Avant worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Audi A4 B8 Avant — 14 of 32 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee