Audi Service Schedule: Your Complete Guide to When and What to Expect

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🔧 Why Keeping Up with Your Audi’s Service Schedule Matters

• Performance & Efficiency: Regular servicing keeps engine internals clean, oil fresh, and everything running exactly as intended.
• Resale Value: A full, well‑documented service history can significantly boost resale value.
• Warranty Health: Manufacturer warranties rely on proper servicing.

Skip a visit and you might lose cover.

If you’re worried about purchasing a car that may not have been properly maintained, check out our page on what to do if a dealership sells you a faulty car.

🗓️ Audi Service Intervals in a Nutshell

Generally, Audi recommends a service every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.

• Minor service: at ~10k miles / 12 months.
• Major service: often coincides with 20k / 24 months, then every 20k or 2 years.

Intervals may vary based on model, age, driving style, and whether it’s petrol, diesel, hybrid, or electric.

For a deeper understanding of what’s involved, you might like our guide on how long it takes to service a car at a dealership.

🛠️ 10,000‑Mile / 12‑Month Minor Service

This first milestone is all about fundamentals:

• Oil and filter change
• Tyre rotation & pressure check
• Brake system check (pads, discs, fluid)
• Fluid top‑offs
• Multi‑point inspection – nuts, bolts, belt health, leaks
• Reset service indicator

Estimated cost? Around £150–£250, depending on your location and model. A quick job—about an hour.

🔩 20,000‑Mile / 2‑Year Standard Service

This hits everything in the minor service, plus:

• Cabin & engine air filter replacements
• Spark plugs (some models)
• Brake fluid flush (Audi recommends every 2 years)
• Suspension, steering, transmission leak checks
• Lighting system test
• Road‑test by technician

Takes longer—2–3 hours—and could cost £300–£450.

🧰 Longer‑Term Milestones: 40k, 60k, 80k, 100k…

As mileage builds, deeper checks and bigger replacements kick in:

• 40k/60k miles: Replace filters, inspect belts & hoses, clean drains, battery test, coolant check.
• 60k miles: Spark plugs and transmission fluid change (especially DSG/S‑tronic models).
• 100k miles: Massive overhaul—coolant, major belts, full inspection.

If you’re thinking ahead to budgeting for maintenance, take a look at our advice on how to pay for a car at a dealership.

🤖 Audi’s Flexible Service System (FSS)

Almost every recent Audi comes with FSS—on‑board sensors calculate when you need servicing based on wear indicators, mileage, driving style, and conditions.

You’ll get a service reminder in your dashboard—smart and precise.

🚗 Service Differences by Model

• EVs (e‑tron, Q4, etc.): No oil or spark plugs, but yes to brake fluid, filters, cable, coolant and battery health checks.
• Diesel / TDI: AdBlue top‑up and DPF checks.
• Performance models (RS, S‑line): may need more frequent belt and fluid servicing.

If you’re comparing models, check out our dedicated page on Audi vehicle information.

📦 AudiCare & Prepaid Maintenance

AudiCare offers prepaid plans to cover servicing up to 90,000 miles. Advantages include:

• Predictable costs and no inflation worries
• Factory-standard servicing with genuine parts
• Coverage across authorised dealers
• Financing options—often wrapped into your lease or finance plan

If you’re considering paying upfront or with cash, you might find our guide on how to pay cash for a car at a dealership helpful.

🛡️ Tips for Between‑Service Care

• Monthly checks: Brakes, tyre pressure, fluid levels, warning lights.
• Mileage triggers: If you flit through 10k miles in 6 months, still book a service at the year mark.
• Following the FSS alert? Don’t delay.
• Use authorised workshops: Keeps warranty safe and parts authentic.

⁉️ FAQs

When’s the first service?
Around 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first (some manuals say 15,000 km/1 year in the UK).

Can I use non‑dealer workshops?
Yes, if they follow Audi parts and service standards. Dealer servicing simply ensures ease and warranty clarity.

Are EV services cheaper?
Slightly—though you still pay for fluids, brakes, filters. You avoid oil and spark plugs, but you still pay for professional labour!

Does AudiCare cover everything?
Only scheduled maintenance (oil, filters, brake fluid, etc.)—not repairs or wear and tear (tyres, brake pads, etc.).

In Summary

• Every 10k miles or 12 months – routine check and oil
• Every 20k miles / 2 years – deeper servicing including fluids and filters
• Major milestones at 40k, 60k, 100k – expect bigger components and more labour
• FSS system keeps it smart and personalised
• AudiCare is handy if you want prepaid predictability

Stick to the schedule, use genuine parts, and your Audi will continue to feel and perform like the superb machine it is.

Keep an eye on those dashboard messages and always book ahead—it’s the best way to ensure that effortless German precision stays under the bonnet for years to come.

If you have questions about servicing or want to get in touch, you can always contact us directly.