Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 Audi A4 1.4 Petrol Automatic B9. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Low coolant warning, sweet smell, pink crusty residue, or the level dropping between services.
Warm the car fully, then leave it idling for a few minutes and park it after the drive.
£1,100
Wet footwells, damp headlining, condensation, musty smell, or odd electrical behaviour after heavy rain.
Open the doors after the drive and spend a moment inside with the mats lifted at the edges.
£400
Extra vibration at idle, a thump when selecting drive, or a rougher feel than expected for a refined petrol A4.
Let the engine idle fully warm, then move between park, reverse and drive while holding the brake.
£900
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 Audi A4 1.4 Petrol Automatic B9, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually