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Model overview

A refined executive car with a well-finished cabin. Gearbox, drivetrain and optional suspension choices materially affect upkeep.

Pros

  • Quiet high-quality cabin
  • Good motorway comfort
  • Practical Avant body available

Cons

  • Complex electronics
  • Costly automatic gearbox repairs
  • Air suspension adds cost where fitted

Common problems & ownership concerns

Potential impact: Low · Medium · High. This describes possible consequences, not fault likelihood.

  • MMI and electrical faultsMedium
  • Water ingressMedium
  • Suspension wearMedium
  • Automatic gearbox or driveline faults on affected versionsHigh

Maintenance

Use the exact gearbox and powertrain schedule, including quattro or air-suspension requirements where fitted.

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Engine overview · 2.0L 4-cyl DIESEL

An economical four-cylinder diesel for motorway use. Emissions and boost hardware add maintenance costs beyond routine servicing.

Pros

  • Good fuel economy
  • Useful low-speed torque
  • Wide specialist support

Cons

  • Short-trip emissions sensitivity
  • Turbocharger repair costs
  • Variant-specific maintenance

Common problems & ownership concerns

Potential impact: Low · Medium · High. This describes possible consequences, not fault likelihood.

  • DPF faultsMedium
  • EGR and intake depositsMedium
  • Boost-control or charge-air faultsMedium

Maintenance

Use the exact engine-code schedule for oil, timing-drive and emissions servicing.

These are general ownership concerns, not a diagnosis. Equipment and engine details vary by version and production date.

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