Used Audi cars in Luxembourg: models and buying guide

What is Audi known for?

Audi is known for combining restrained premium design with a broad range of compact cars, saloons, estates, SUVs and electrified models. Its four-ring identity, quattro all-wheel-drive technology and consistent focus on cabin technology distinguish the brand across several generations.

• The four rings represent Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer, the four marques joined in Auto Union in 1932.
• quattro all-wheel drive is offered on selected models and powertrains, with system design varying by vehicle.
• A-series cars, Q-series SUVs, Avant estates and Sportback body styles give buyers several practical formats.
• TFSI petrol, TDI diesel, mild-hybrid, plug-in-hybrid and fully electric e-tron options appear across the wider range.
• Digital displays, connected infotainment, lighting and driver-assistance features are prominent, but equipment depends on generation and trim.

What is the history of Audi?

Audi’s roots reach back to 1899, when August Horch established A. Horch & Cie. After leaving the company that bore his name, he created a new business in Zwickau and adopted the Audi name in 1910. Audi is the Latin translation of “Horch”, meaning “listen”. In 1932, Audi joined DKW, Horch and Wanderer to form Auto Union; the four linked rings still represent those four marques. After the Second World War, Auto Union was re-established in Ingolstadt. Volkswagen acquired the business in the 1960s, the Audi name returned to new cars, and the Audi 100 arrived in 1968. Auto Union merged with NSU in 1969, and the company adopted the AUDI AG name in 1985. The original Audi quattro made its public debut in 1980 and helped establish all-wheel drive as a defining part of the brand. Later model families included the A4, A6 and A8, followed by the A3 compact car and Q-series SUVs. Audi launched its first series-production fully electric e-tron SUV in 2018. Today, the range combines combustion, mild-hybrid, plug-in-hybrid and battery-electric models, although availability varies by market and model year.

What should you check when buying a used Audi?

A used Audi should be assessed by exact model, generation, engine, gearbox and equipment rather than by badge alone. A complete maintenance record, a careful road test and an independent inspection help reveal whether complex mechanical, electrical and electrified systems have been maintained correctly.

• Match the vehicle identification number to the records, review invoices and check with an Audi retailer for outstanding service campaigns.
• Start the engine from cold and check for warning lights, leaks, unusual smoke or noise, stable temperature and documented oil and coolant maintenance.
• Test manual, S tronic or tiptronic operation through low-speed manoeuvres and full warm-up, and confirm gearbox servicing where the schedule requires it.
• On quattro models, check that all four tyres have the correct size, similar tread depth and even wear, then listen for driveline vibration or noise.
• Inspect brakes, suspension, steering, wheels and underbody, and investigate uneven tyre wear or signs of impact damage.