The 2005 Audi A8 is a midsize car that came with a choice of 4.2L 8-cyl and 6.0L 12-cyl engines. At 21 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Midsize Cars, Large Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S6) |
| Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 13–16 city / 19–22 highway / 15–18 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,550–$5,500 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 494–592 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 3 configurations: A8, A8 L |
| Age | 21 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2005 Audi A8. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
On certain passenger vehicles, during production of the driver's frontal air bag, the air bag may not unfold properly in the event of a crash and therefore may not inflate as designed.
Risk: Loss of frontal air bag deployment could occur which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2005 Audi A8 with NHTSA. 1 report involved a fire.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Manufacturers have filed 245 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2005 Audi A8. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2005 A8s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Audi A8; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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