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How reliable is the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
91.5% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,619 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 91.5%.

First-time inspection pass rate91.5%
Dangerous defect rate
2.2%
Retest rate
7.9%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
62,841 km
Age 5
103,851 km
Age 10
-
Most common inspection failures
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.3%
A tyre seriously damaged0.9%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements0.8%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(1.4%)
Front Offside(1.1%)
Rear Offside(1%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A reliability by year

How the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
201990.9%116,252 km
202091.5%103,851 km

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A as a model. The reliability of any individual Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 92%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.3% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.9% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.8% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A?

For a typical Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 62,841 km at 3 years, 103,851 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Audi A4 Technik 35 Tdi S-A before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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