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Used 2009 Audi A4 for sale
2009 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel Manual
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Could suit you if…
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
Think twice if…
- You need room for several children or extra passengers: the seat count is not recorded. Confirm this exact version's seats and child-seat fit; do not assume from the model name.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 17 years old and 244,000 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You need servicing to fit a tight budget: Spanner estimates higher maintenance costs for this type. Get quotes for the exact engine and gearbox before committing.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the B8-generation A4 (introduced 2008) so the usual 2009 diesel options are 1.9/2.0 TDI or larger TDI engines; most sold in Ireland are 2.0 TDI manuals. Expect common diesel-age issues: DPF clogging and EGR/intake carbon build-up if the car has spent a lot of time on short urban trips. The manual drivetrain often uses a dual-mass flywheel so check for clutch/DMF wear and confirm timing-belt replacement history — those jobs are costly when overdue. Also note the dealer-listed 'hatchback' is likely incorrect: the A4 of this year is normally a saloon or Avant (estate), so verify body style and boot space with the seller.
- DPF condition and recent long-run history — look for excessive smoke, warning lights or recent forced-regens
- EGR/intake carbon build-up and turbo shaft play (turbo smoke, lag or oil leaks)
- Clutch operation and signs of worn/failed dual-mass flywheel (shuddering, rattles at idle, slipping under load)
- Timing belt replacement record (and waterpump) — confirm date or mileage; replacement is expensive if overdue
- Underbody and rear subframe/wheel-arch corrosion, plus suspension bushings for wear on a 17-year-old car
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.