1996 Audi A4 Avant SE review from UK and Ireland
"Over rated, overpriced slow and unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My timing belt tensioner started to whine loudly at 65,000 miles.
Viscous cooling fan bearing failed resulting in a horrible whirring noise.
At 71,000 miles the coolant became contaminated with engine oil! After having the head gasket replaced and the cylinder head pressure tested the fault remains. My local dealer thinks the engine block may have to be replaced.
General comments?
The wind noise from the drivers window at 65 MPH plus is excessive.
The standard stereo system is very basic.
Climate control is superb.
1.8 litre non turbo is very sluggish.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 400 |
| Date of Entry | 29th July, 2002 |