Audi A4 service schedule
Use the manufacturer schedule for your exact engine and year, then log every service with mileage in The Owners Club so intervals and Full Service History stay proven.
Official schedule
We don't have an official schedule URL for this model yet. Follow your handbook / dealer interval and record each service in your digital garage.
UK service interval
Audi A4 (B5 1994–2001 · B6 2000/01–2004 · B7 2004–2008 · B8 2007/08–2015 · B9 2015–2024) service follows Audi Fixed or Flexible programmes by market, model year, engine code and transmission — there is no single universal A4 interval. Timing-system type must be resolved from the exact engine code; never invent belt or chain claims across B5–B9. Multitronic, S tronic and Tiptronic need separate gearbox-family evidence. Combustion successor naming moved to the A5 family in 2024. VIN / handbook remains authoritative.
Intervals are whichever comes first (miles or months) unless noted. They vary by engine, model year, market and service regime. Confirm in the handbook, service booklet or dealer system for your VIN before you book work.
| Service | Miles | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled service — Audi Fixed / Flexible | Per Audi VIN schedule | Per MMI / handbook | Fixed vs Flexible and mile/month limits vary by market and powertrain. Confirm dealer system / handbook for this VIN — do not copy one UK row to every A4. |
| Engine oil & filter | Per Fixed/Flexible | Per programme | Oil grade and capacity are engine-code specific. Keep invoices. |
| Timing system inspection / replacement | Engine-code specific | Engine-code specific | Belt vs chain differ by engine family and code across B5–B9. Record type + invoices — never assume one A4 rule. |
| Spark plugs (petrol) / diesel emissions items | Per handbook | Per handbook | DPF/EGR/AdBlue/SCR where fitted — confirm code and generation. |
| Air filter / cabin filter | — | Often annually / per handbook | Typical annual habit — confirm VIN. |
| Brake fluid | — | Per handbook (often ~24 months) | Calendar item — confirm market schedule. |
| Multitronic / S tronic / Tiptronic (where specified) | Per gearbox & handbook | Per gearbox & handbook | Transmission family and code evidence — do not mix Multitronic with S tronic checklists. |
| quattro / drivetrain fluids (where fitted) | Per drivetrain & handbook | Per drivetrain & handbook | Diff / propshaft / quattro ultra hardware vary by configuration. |
| Cooling system | — | As required / on symptoms | Thermostat, water pump, leaks — log with mileage and parts. |
| 12V battery test | — | At every service, or sooner if symptoms | MMI / ADAS cars are sensitive to weak 12V. |
| Recall / campaign check | — | At every service | VIN- and market-specific — never assume one country’s recall is global. |
Model years
- A4 B5 (1994–2001): First A4 generation (Audi 80 successor). Sedan/Avant; petrol/diesel; manual/automatic; quattro; S4/RS4. Do not apply B8/B9 service framing backwards.
- A4 B6 / B7 (2000–2008): Sedan/Avant/Cabriolet; Multitronic on selected FWD cars; S4/RS4. B7 RS4 notable for NA V8. Cabriolet later moved to A5 family.
- A4 B8 (2007/08–2015): Sedan/Avant/allroad; Multitronic / S tronic / Tiptronic by variant; major facelift mid-cycle. allroad is a derivative.
- A4 B9 (2015–2024): Final A4-named generation before 2024 A5 succession. TFSI/TDI/MHEV; S tronic / Tiptronic; allroad; S4/RS4. Confirm Fixed/Flexible for VIN.
UK notes
- Never hardcode one interval or timing claim for every A4 — market, generation and engine code decide.
- Fixed/Flexible programmes are manufacturer framing — confirm VIN.
- Multitronic, S tronic and Tiptronic are different transmission families.
- allroad and S4/RS4 are not the same as volume FWD sedan checklists.
- Combustion successor naming moved to A5 in 2024 — still confirm B9 A4 VIN schedules separately.
- Intervals are whichever comes first (miles or months) unless noted. Confirm in the handbook, service booklet or dealer system for your VIN before you book work. Legal note: Service intervals and specifications shown are indicative and collected from public or community sources. Official schedules may vary by model year, engine code, market, or dealer updates. Always verify the vehicle handbook (VIN) or consult an authorised dealer before work.
FAQ
- How often should you service an Audi A4?
- It depends on market, generation (B5–B9), engine code, transmission and whether the car is on Fixed or Flexible service. Always verify the VIN-specific Audi schedule — there is no single universal A4 interval.
- Does every A4 have a timing belt?
- No. Timing-system design varies by engine code and model year across B5–B9. Record the engine code and any belt/chain invoices before associating a theme with a vehicle.
- Is Multitronic the same as S tronic?
- No. Multitronic is a CVT used on selected earlier FWD A4s. S tronic is a dual-clutch family. Tiptronic is another automatic family. Store transmission family separately.
- How do I prove service history for an A4?
- Log generation (B5–B9), body style, engine code, transmission, drivetrain, dates, mileage, invoices, inspections and recalls — a stamp book alone is incomplete.
Official sources
Never miss an interval
Add your A4 to The Owners Club and set reminders for oil, Haldex, DSG fluid or cambelt — with mileage attached to every job.