1996 Audi A4 SE review from UK and Ireland

Front Suspension Joints, all replaced under warranty at 90,000 miles and 3 years old.

Catalytic converter, (element worked loose causing blocked exhaust and power loss.

Immobilizer coil.

Lights on warning buzzer.

Windscreen washer motor.

Brake discs all 4 replaced twice.

Brake hoses.

Auxilary belt snapped.

Heater blower motor replaced.

N/S Rear brake caliper seized, (handbrake)

Rear suspension springs broken.

Rear shock absorbers.

I have spent thousands of pounds keeping this car on the road. I thought Audi were supposed to be reliable, but was proved very wrong. The car has been a constant drain on the wallet so I do not recommend you buy an Audi A4 unless you have deep pockets.

Do not use Audi dealers if your car is out of warranty. When garages see you have an Audi they put their prices up as they think you must be rich.

This year I have started to do my own repairs apart from normal servicing which is done by a local chain workshop. I have replaced rear discs and all shock absorbers and fitted Eibach pro-kit suspension springs, which has transformed the handling and saved me a fortune in labour costs.

I was going to sell the A4 this year, but as I have spent so much money on it, I decided that I may as well keep it or someone else would have a virtually new car with all the parts that have been replaced!