2005 Audi A8 Reliability

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quattro Sedan (4.2L V8 AWD 6-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2005 Audi A8 by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Thermostat, Radiator and Timing Belt. Failure of the Thermostat and Timing Belt apply to (4.2L) only. The cost to repair the Thermostat is estimated at $378.00 for parts and $260.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Radiator is estimated at $398.00 (6.0L) or $358.00 (4.2L) for parts and $169.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Timing Belt is estimated at $77.00 for parts and $397.00 for labor for. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Audi A8 by Identifix

	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.