Used Audi A4 Rear Bumper

The A4 has run through several distinct generations: the B5 (1994–2001), B6 (2001–2005), B7 (2005–2008), B8 (2008–2016, facelifted 2012), and B9 (2016–present, facelifted 2019). Each generation uses a completely different rear bumper, so knowing your generation is the first step before approaching a breaker. You can confirm your generation from the registration plate on the DVLA or on the car's VIN plate.

Both years fall within the B8 generation (2008–2016), but the B8 received a significant facelift in 2012 which brought changes to the rear bumper styling and pressing. A pre-facelift bumper (2008–2011) and a post-facelift bumper (2012–2016) are not the same part, so confirm with the breaker exactly which side of that 2012 boundary the donor car falls on before buying.

Yes, body style is the single most important factor for a rear bumper — saloon, estate (Avant), and cabriolet all have different rear-end pressings and bumper designs even within the same generation. Always tell the breaker your exact body style alongside the generation, as a saloon bumper will not fit an Avant and vice versa. Getting this wrong is the most common fitment mistake on rear bumpers.

Trim level does not affect the fundamental shape or fitment of the rear bumper — an S Line bumper shell will mount to the car the same way as an SE unit on the same generation and body style. However, S Line and Black Edition models often feature more aggressive lower valances or different diffuser inserts, so a bumper from a lower trim may look slightly different once fitted. Confirm with the breaker which trim the donor bumper came from so you know what cosmetic finish to expect.

No — the B7 (2005–2008) and B8 (2008–2016) are entirely different platforms with different body structures, so the rear bumpers are completely incompatible. Always source a bumper from within the same generation as your car. If you are unsure which generation your car is, a breaker can identify it from your registration.

The bumper shell itself is the same part whether or not a towbar is fitted, but some bumpers are pre-cut or have a removable flap to accommodate a towbar neck, while others are not. Let the breaker know whether your car has a towbar so they can match the appropriate bumper or advise on whether the part they have can be modified to suit.