Many customers are unsure whether their Audi A4 B5 model is before or after the facelift. We have created a short guide that easily shows the difference between the cars.
The model ranges from the years 1995-2001, with the car being facelifted in 1999 with a new front and other details, such as new taillights.
The model can be easily identified by the following details:
The pre-facelift model has a divided lower grille in the front bumper, and the headlights are two-part with separate side indicators, whereas the facelift model has the indicators integrated into the headlights.
Additionally, the taillights on the facelift version are completely red, while the pre-facelift version has orange side indicators.
Illustration of connectors on headlights for Audi A4 B5 Facelift
Illustration showing the connectors on headlights for Audi A4 B5 pre-facelift – model years 95-99
Audi A4 B5 95-99 Pre-Facelift – Front
Audi A4 B5 95-99 Pre-Facelift – Rear
Audi A4 B5 99-01 Facelift – Front
Audi A4 B5 99-01 Facelift – Rear