Overall Average Rating: 85.62%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 39th

The A4 has proved a big hit with buyers over the years, but it seems not every owner is a satisfied customer.

While build quality is rated highly – 23rd is a good result – reliability is below par, running costs are on the high side, and practicality gets a thumbs-down.

Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/a4?tm=reliability#ixzz1zkzREgEJ

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 11th)

A solid showing sees Audi hold on to its 11th position. Drivers said their cars were the third best built in the country, while the maker was also in the top 10 in the braking and performance charts.

Overall Average:
4.281
85.62%
36th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy a Audi A4 again
3.75
75%
49th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Audi A4 again
4.7
94%
34th in Driver Power 2010
Performance:
4.3
86%
26th in Driver Power 2010
Braking:
4.433
88.66%
29th in Driver Power 2010
Handling:
4.244
84.88%
39th in Driver Power 2010
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

This is my 4th Audi A4 and they are great cars. This latest model does not seem to be as well built as my previous A4. Nothing major, it just feels "cheaper". The steering was off center when delivered and I still have a rattle in the drivers door area that I have given up with. Also the boot mechanism has started to creak after a couple of months use. Pedals are offset and make the driving position hard to get used to. Having said that I still love the car. The 1.8T FSI engine is a real peach with an excellent gear box and handling.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 4/5
Y-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

My car has been very reliable,could put another 100,000miles under its belt with ease.The quattro system is perfect for all weather conditions and perfect safe handling.
the car is,nt a great on fuel around town but is comfortable,great for long and motorway journeys.Have liked this brand of car for its heritage and reliability, power so much i could,nt look past them
unless it was a porsche!!

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Generally very good, although it does have one or two things that are more complicated than needed. i.e. Electronic Parking Brake & Key.
There is no room to put your Left Foot when driving as there is a large tunnel that gets in the way. This makes long distance driving painful.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 4/5
Y-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

love my car only thing that went wrong air bag managment computer
and air mass metre
had cam belt changed as a mater of service
still on the same exhaust system as when i bought it had some tyres and brake pads.
42000miles when i bought it 109000 now

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 4/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

Very well built. Very good interior dasign. Fairly hard ride. Audi have never found out how to make a car ride and handle properly, though some more recent models are better. Reliable, although mine has done a mere 31000 miles.

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 3/5
04-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great value car when bought second hand at auction. To be fair I was aware of most of its limitationswhen I bought it, not that there are many. Very happy - can't believe it is six years old this year given the condition!

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Audi RS4 Avant is an absolutely fantastic car but pricey as an every day commuter and on business trips. Never missed a beat and can outperform everything this side of a full blown supercar on the open road.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Its a brilliant peice of engineering that stands up to todays driving conditions and safety standards. Its a fine balance between style, performance and economy that gives u one of the best cars to drive.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

The car is a cabriolet and is very enjoyable to drive, and has been reliable , except for a couple of electronic sensors. It is built well and performance is good. I would buy another audi.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 4/5
S-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent all round car, practical, fast and very reliable. Always a joy to drive with excellent handling capabilities and plenty of style to boot. Overall the best car i have ever owned.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

My perfect car, although it did not handle as well as expected in the recent snow, tended to slide around a bit, and did not grip too well.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 4/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

An excellent and smooth performer, This was a deliberate attempt to downsize a bit, I just miss the extra which the A6 provides.

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 4/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Excellent. Well built classy with superb V8, 4 wheel drive performance. Thirsty though - but I knew it would be when I bought it.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 4/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

The A4 is an awesome car. Looks great. Superb performance and handling and a pleasure to drive. I would thoroughly recommend it.

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Love driving the car, well built plenty of room in cabin and massive boot can't think of anything I don't like about the car.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

excellent car but to small for a estate car. Also audi are far to exspensive on parts and labour.

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 3/5 Handling: 3/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent overall, with great looks, performance and quality - with surprisingly good economy.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Pretty good, disappointed in its performance but does what it says on the tin.

Performance: 2/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 2/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

fantastic performance, good styling and high quality no nonsense interior

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 4/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Excellent car, my first German premium car and meets the expectations

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great car, pity about the persistent failure of the oil level sensor.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 3/5
Other-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

It has been a good runner and i would definately buy another AUDI

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 3/5 Handling: 3/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Very good car with a look and feel you would expect from audi

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
51-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

Starts, stops, has a good heater! What more do you need?

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
Other-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

i think it is a wonderful car and i enjoy having it!

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 4/5
Y-reg , Owner for More than 5 years

well designed and engineered but a bit too smug

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

it does what i want it to do when i want it to

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 3/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

A quality product that gives value for money

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 3/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent, performs better than expected

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 4/5
Other-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Fine very little goes wrong with it

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 3/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

pleased with the whole package

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 3/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Well equipped with tech

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

It's fabulous!!!!

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Excellent

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
W-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Ordinary.

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 3/5
02-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

exellent

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Love
It

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5