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Audi A8 problems: all generations

We have documented 3 generations of the Audi A8: A8 D3 (2002–2010), A8 D4 (2010–2017) and A8 D5 (2017–today). The one with the best score is the Audi A8 D5 (6.5/10). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.

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  1. Audi A8 D3

    2002–2010 · code 4E

    Engines and gearboxes: 3.0 TDI V6, ZF 6HP gearbox

    Most serious fault: High severity

    5.3 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. Audi A8 D4

    2010–2017 · code 4H

    Engines and gearboxes: 3.0 TDI V6, Audi 3.0 TFSI V6

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.3 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. Audi A8 D5

    2017–today · code 4N

    Engines and gearboxes: 3.0 TDI V6, Audi 3.0 TFSI V6

    Most serious fault: High severity

    6.5 out of 10MotorFiable Score

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