2024 Audi A4: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2024 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2024 Audi A4, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2024 Audi A4
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Seat and airbag recalls
There were recalls for front seats and seat frames, and for airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners that might not work.
At the viewing: Make sure the airbag light goes out, and ask for proof of recall work.
- All engines
Stop-start problems
Some owners report problems with the stop-start system.
At the viewing: Watch the engine stop and restart smoothly at junctions, with no warning lights.
- All engines
Trim rattles
Rattles from the cabin trim are a common complaint.
At the viewing: Drive on a rough road and listen around the dashboard and doors.
- Avant estate
Powered tailgate faults (Avant)
The powered tailgate on Avant estates can play up.
At the viewing: Open and close it several times with the button and the key.
What to check on a 2024 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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Other years
Every year of the Audi A4 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 368 | Tyres 19% |
| 2022 | 7,062 | Tyres 28% |
| 2021 | 14,500 | Tyres 28% |
| 2020 | 25,385 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 39,579 | Tyres 30% |
| 2018 | 40,401 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 63,211 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 65,764 | Tyres 29% |
| 2015 | 48,854 | Tyres 31% |
| 2014 | 50,261 | Tyres 31% |
| 2013 | 47,748 | Tyres 32% |
| 2012 | 40,108 | Tyres 33% |
| 2011 | 41,089 | Suspension 39% |
| 2010 | 38,856 | Suspension 40% |
| 2009 | 38,253 | Suspension 41% |
| 2008 | 45,736 | Suspension 47% |
| 2007 | 45,101 | Suspension 48% |
| 2006 | 38,799 | Suspension 50% |
| 2005 | 22,925 | Suspension 49% |
| 2004 | 19,786 | Suspension 50% |
| 2003 | 11,574 | Suspension 52% |
| 2002 | 6,124 | Suspension 54% |
| 2001 | 2,780 | Suspension 48% |
| 2000 | 2,815 | Suspension 45% |
| 1999 | 2,189 | Suspension 46% |
| 1998 | 1,448 | Suspension 45% |
| 1997 | 812 | Suspension 49% |
| 1996 | 551 | Suspension 46% |
| 1995 | 189 | Brakes 40% |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score