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Audi A4 - 2008 Audi A4 Multitronic Transmission - hatman

I am considering buying an early B8 2008 A4 2.0 TDi 143 Multitronic with 130,000 miles at auction. I've carried out some research and it sounds as though the Multitronic in the B8 is far more reliable than the earlier A4. However is it still risky buying a B8 Multitronic with this milaege and are there any quick tests I can do to check the condition of the gearbox. I've read that vibration when pulling away points to problems with the Multitronic but this will be fairly tricky to check at auction

I previously owned a similar mileage 2003 A4 2.5 TDi Multitronic which never gave any problems but I've since read that this transmission is potentially a nightmare!

Much appreciate any advice on whether the B8 Multitronic is superior and whether one with 130k is worth the risk?

Audi A4 - 2008 Audi A4 Multitronic Transmission - madf

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1383073

www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/115765-...x

Audi A4 - 2008 Audi A4 Multitronic Transmission - jonny10buds

Not sure on the later cars but on the earlier model if the PRND display on the binnacle flashes the car has detected a problem with the transmission