Audi A4 B6/B7 — Reliability

B6/B7 2001–2004 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 2.0 NA (ALT) — 81/100 BUY
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

BUY 81

2.0 NA (ALT)

2.0 20V NA (ALT)

Audi's simple 130 hp 2.0 20-valve petrol of the A4 B6/B7, A6 C5 and VW Passat B5.5 (2000-2008): no t...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing belt, water pump and tensioners 2.0 NA (ALT) high 60,000 km – 90,000 km
High oil consumption (often from about 100,000 km) 2.0 NA (ALT) moderate 100,000 km
Crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve and hoses crack or clog 2.0 NA (ALT) minor —