Audi A4 service: key facts
- Oil service every 10,000 miles or 1 year
- Basic service costs £80–£250 depending on garage
- Timing chain service inspection: £800–£1500 — don't skip this one
- 3 generations from 2005 to 2023
- 13 tracked service items across routine, major, and periodic schedules
Routine service items
These are the items covered in a standard service. Most garages include oil, oil filter and a basic inspection. The rest are typically checked or replaced on a schedule.
| Service item | Interval | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
|
Engine oil and filter
Manufacturer specifies 10,000 miles or 12 months.
|
10,000 miles or 1 year |
£80–£150
Dealer: £150–£250
|
|
Air filter
Manufacturer interval 40,000 miles.
|
40,000 miles or 4 years |
£15–£35
Dealer: £30–£60
|
|
Cabin pollen filter
Manufacturer interval 20,000 miles.
|
20,000 miles or 2 years |
£25–£50
Dealer: £50–£100
|
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Fuel filter
Manufacturer interval 40,000 miles for diesel engines.
|
40,000 miles or 4 years |
£200–£400
Dealer: £400–£600
|
Major service items
These are the big-ticket items. Miss them and you risk engine or gearbox damage. The costs are higher but the consequences of skipping are much worse.
| Service item | Interval | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
|
Timing chain service inspection
Timing chain tensioner inspection recommended every 40,000 miles on EA113 and EA888 engines due to known tensioner failures.
B7, B8, B9 · EA113, EA888
|
40,000 miles or 4 years |
£800–£1500
Dealer: £1500–£2500
|
Periodic maintenance
Items that don't need doing at every service but should be on your radar at the right mileage or age.
| Service item | Interval | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
|
Cam follower inspection
Critical inspection for B7 2.0 TFSI engines.
B7 · EA113
|
20,000 miles or 2 years |
£200–£400
Dealer: £350–£600
|
|
Brake fluid
Two-year interval regardless of mileage.
|
999,999 miles or 2 years |
£60–£100
Dealer: £120–£180
|
|
Coolant flush
Manufacturer interval 60,000 miles or 6 years.
|
60,000 miles or 6 years |
£120–£200
Dealer: £200–£350
|
|
S tronic DSG fluid
Critical service for S tronic DSG transmissions.
B8, B9
|
40,000 miles or 4 years |
£200–£350
Dealer: £400–£600
|
|
Multitronic CVT fluid
Essential for Multitronic CVT reliability.
B7, B8
|
60,000 miles or 6 years |
£150–£300
Dealer: £350–£500
|
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Spark plugs
Manufacturer interval 40,000 miles for most engines.
|
40,000 miles or 4 years |
£80–£150
Dealer: £150–£250
|
|
DPF forced regeneration
DPF regeneration occurs automatically every 300-600 miles depending on driving conditions.
B8, B9
|
600 miles or 1 months |
£0–£0
Dealer: £0–£0
|
|
AdBlue top-up
AdBlue consumption typically 1 litre per 1000 miles.
B9
|
10,000 miles or 1 year |
£15–£30
Dealer: £30–£60
|
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Audi A4 service FAQs
How often should a Audi A4 be serviced?
A Audi A4 should have an oil service every 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. Manufacturer specifies 10,000 miles or 12 months.
How much does a Audi A4 service cost?
A basic service at an independent garage typically costs £80–£150. Main dealer servicing is usually £150–£250. Major items like timing belts or gearbox services cost significantly more.
Can I service a Audi A4 at an independent garage?
Yes. Under UK consumer law, using an independent garage does not void your manufacturer warranty, provided they use parts meeting the manufacturer's specification and follow the correct schedule. However, independent services won't appear in the franchised dealer digital records.