A used Audi A4 gearbox starts from around R4,500, with reconditioned units up to about R34,500 depending on the exact box, condition and warranty. Tell us your year and engine and verified suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability.
The A4 runs these 5 gearboxes — match yours by VIN and engine, then request a free quote.
Code: DL501 / 0B5 · 7-speed automatic
The longitudinal 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch in quattro A4/A5/Q5. Mechatronic circuit-board faults are common on 2009–2013 units. Note: later B9/C7-facelift cars may use the DL382 instead — confirm by VIN before buying.
Code: DL382 / 0CJ / 0CK / 0CL · 7-speed automatic
The DL382 is the 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch that replaced the DL501 on the B9 A4 (2016+), the A5 and the Q5 FY 2.0 TFSI — a different, newer unit. A pre-2016 B8 car runs the DL501, so confirm your build year by VIN. The Q5 FY / SQ5 3.0 uses a ZF 8-speed tiptronic instead, not this S-tronic. Usually quoted on request.
Code: 0AW / 01J · CVT automatic
Multitronic is a CVT (belt/chain) — NOT a DSG and NOT a tiptronic. Fitted to front-wheel-drive A4 and A6. The early 01J is shudder/judder-prone; the later 0AW is tougher. Request a quote to match used vs reconditioned.
Code: ZF 5HP / 6HP / 8HP · 5–8 speed automatic
Tiptronic is a conventional ZF torque-converter automatic (not a dual-clutch). Used on the Q7 and larger quattro models. Robust but a heavier-ticket box — supplier warranty terms matter.
Code: 02Q / 02M / 0FB · 6-speed manual
The 6-speed MQ350 manual transaxle across the A3, Q3 and manual A4. The cheapest and simplest Audi gearbox to source and repair. Compare quotes from suppliers nationwide.
| Model / Gearbox | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| A4 B8 / A5 / Q5 8R quattro — DL501 7-spd S-tronic (2008–2016) | R15,000 – R25,000 |
| A4 B9 / A5 / Q5 FY — DL382 7-spd S-tronic (2016+) | POA — request a quote |
| A4 / A6 FWD — Multitronic CVT | R7,500 – R19,500 |
| A3 / Q3 / A4 — MQ350 6-spd manual | R4,500 – R11,500 |
Estimates from current SA market data — request a free quote for an exact price on your A4 year and engine.
Looking for a used Audi A4 gearbox in South Africa? Engine Finder connects you with verified suppliers and scrapyards who handle A4 gearboxes — you submit one enquiry and request a quote, and matched suppliers come back to you. The trick with the A4 is that the gearbox depends entirely on the drivetrain. A front-wheel-drive A4 (B7/B8) runs a Multitronic CVT, while a quattro A4 uses an S-tronic dual-clutch — the DL501 (0B5) on the B8 quattro (2008–2015) or the DL382 (0CJ) on the B9 quattro (2016 onward). Manual cars use the MQ350 (02Q) six-speed. These are completely different boxes with no shared parts, so confirming your exact spec by VIN before you buy saves a costly mismatch.
The early Multitronic CVT (01J) is known for low-speed juddering and shudder as it ages, and chain wear shows up as slipping or hesitation. The DL501 S-tronic can develop mechatronic faults and clutch wear, often felt as jerky shifts or a flashing gear display. The MQ350 manual is generally robust but suffers synchro and clutch wear at high mileage. Whatever the symptom, a used unit from a verified supplier is usually far cheaper than a rebuild — request a quote to compare options.
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It depends on your exact box. A used Multitronic CVT (FWD A4) typically runs around R7,500–R19,500, while a DL501 S-tronic for a B8 quattro is usually R15,000–R25,000. The MQ350 manual is the cheapest at roughly R4,500–R11,500. The newer DL382 (B9 quattro) is price-on-application. Fitment and labour are extra. Submit your VIN and request a quote from verified suppliers for an accurate figure.
They suit different drivetrains. Multitronic (0AW/01J) is a CVT fitted only to front-wheel-drive A4 models (B7/B8). S-tronic is a dual-clutch box fitted to quattro all-wheel-drive cars — the DL501 (0B5) on the 2008–2015 B8 quattro and the DL382 (0CJ) on the 2016+ B9 quattro. They share no parts, so you must match the right one to your car.
The simplest rule: front-wheel-drive A4 means a Multitronic CVT, while a quattro (all-wheel-drive) A4 means an S-tronic dual-clutch. Build year then tells you which S-tronic — DL501 for 2008–2015 quattro, DL382 for 2016 onward. The only reliable way to confirm is your VIN, which pins down drivetrain and year so suppliers quote the correct box first time.
Automatic A4 gearboxes vary by type. A used Multitronic CVT on a FWD A4 is roughly R7,500–R19,500, and a DL501 S-tronic on a B8 quattro is around R15,000–R25,000. The latest DL382 S-tronic (B9 quattro) is price-on-application as stock is scarcer. Prices move with mileage, condition and availability — request a quote through Engine Finder and matched verified suppliers will respond with current pricing.
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