Audi 1996 A4 Avant

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Better off buying the VW equivalent as you pay dear for the badge!

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Service and repairs costly at main dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lacks feel through steering.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bettered by later diesel engines.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Disappointing considering low mileage (35,000).

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Poor legroom in rear and overfirm seating throughout.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Repairs under warranty no problem, but no parts stock held so a return trip always required for anything other than servicing. Audi customer services totally unsympathetic for out-of-warranty repairs.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Replacement bottom ball joint, catalyst failure, DIS display failing and re-occurring airbag fault.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No