Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Audi A4 1.4 Petrol Manual B9. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
ABS, ESC or brake-system warnings on the dash; sometimes no obvious braking problem at first, then warning lights stay on.
Start the car, let the warning lights complete their self-test, then drive at low speed and brake normally a few times.
£2,500
Coolant level drops, heater takes longer to get warm, or there is a coolant smell after driving.
Start from cold, drive until warm, and watch how quickly cabin heat arrives and whether the temperature behaviour feels normal.
£900
Musty smell, persistent window misting, damp carpets, wet rear footwells or unexplained moisture after rain.
After the drive, open the doors and feel the carpet edges and rear footwell areas, then notice whether the cabin smells damp or the glass mists unusually.
£600
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Audi A4 1.4 Petrol Manual 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