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Audi A4 rear window replacement — booked online.
Rear window replacement for your Audi A4 — instant quote across 10 variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters near you.
Prices from £404 to £947
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Audi A4 rear window price, by year
Rear-window pricing varies mainly by generation and whether heating or antenna features are present. Heated Avant models require specialised glass with integrated elements, whilst earlier non-heated variants are more straightforward. Older B5 and B6 A4s typically carry lower replacement costs; newer B8 and B9 models with heating and antenna integration command higher pricing due to the complexity of matching those features.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £499 — £947 | 3 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £499 — £947 | 3 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £499 — £947 | 3 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £499 — £947 | 3 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £499 — £947 | 3 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £499 — £947 | 3 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £499 — £947 | 3 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £499 — £947 | 3 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £499 — £947 | 3 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £499 — £947 | 3 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £499 — £947 | 3 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £450 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £450 — £713 | 3 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £450 — £713 | 3 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £450 — £713 | 3 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £450 — £713 | 3 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £450 — £713 | 3 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £450 — £713 | 3 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £450 — £713 | 3 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £404 — £421 | 2 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £404 — £421 | 2 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £404 — £421 | 2 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £404 — £421 | 2 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2001 | £397 — £450 | 2 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £397 — £450 | 2 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £397 — £450 | 2 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £397 — £450 | 2 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £397 — £450 | 2 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £450 — £450 | 1 variant | Price my 1996 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older A4s can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Audi A4 rear window replacement
Replacing your A4's rear window follows a simple process from online quote to fitting day.
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Book online via our guided quote tool — answer a few questions about your A4's year and trim to identify the exact variant.
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Our parts team verifies the correct rear-window specification (checking for heating, antenna, or other integrated features) and confirms availability.
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You're matched with an approved fitter in your area who specialises in Audi glass replacement.
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The fitter attends your chosen location — typically mobile at your address — and removes the shattered original glass. Shard cleanup is part of the job, though small fragments can lodge in places like under seats or seatbelt mechanisms that aren't accessible during the fit.
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The new rear window is bonded in place using factory-approved adhesive. The fitter confirms your drive-away time before leaving.
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After fitting, we recommend a professional interior valet to ensure any remaining glass debris is fully cleared.
Your replacement carries a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your A4?
Most A4 rear-window replacements are completed at your address — mobile fitting is the standard. Because the rear window is not safety-critical for ADAS (the windscreen carries the camera), rear-window jobs don't require workshop calibration equipment.
Your fitter typically spends 30–60 minutes on the job, including removal of the shattered original glass and cleanup of accessible shards. Weather or site access concerns may occasionally prompt a workshop visit instead, but this is decided case-by-case at booking.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your A4 have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Antenna9
1997–2026An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
What it means
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
Replacement impact
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Green7
1996–2026Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
What it means
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
How to tell
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Replacement impact
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Fitting Hardware5
2004–2015Pre-fitted clips and brackets that secure the glass to your vehicle, supplied ready to bond as a complete unit.
What it means
Fitting hardware comprises the clips, brackets, mouldings and adhesive retention components that hold the glass securely in place on your vehicle's frame. When your replacement glass is supplied with fitting hardware pre-attached, it arrives as a ready-to-install assembly rather than as bare glass requiring separate hardware attachment during the fit. This streamlines the replacement process and ensures correct positioning and fitment.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's service history or contact your dealership service department with your registration number. They can confirm whether your glass comes with pre-fitted hardware as standard. Visually, pre-fitted hardware appears as clips or brackets already bonded or attached to the glass edges before it reaches the fitting technician.
Replacement impact
Glass supplied with pre-fitted hardware typically requires no additional labour to attach clips or brackets during the fit, reducing technician time at the vehicle. The hardware must be in good condition and correctly positioned for the glass to seal and function properly. If hardware is damaged during removal of the old glass, replacement or repair of that hardware may be needed before the new glass can be fitted securely.
Brake Light3
1996–2026A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
What it means
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
Replacement impact
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Dark Grey3
2004–2026Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
Solar Control2
2004–2026Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
What it means
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Replacement impact
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
Encapsulation1
1996–2001Factory-bonded rubber or polymer trim means your replacement glass arrives ready to fit as one complete unit.
What it means
Encapsulation is a rubber or polymer gasket moulded directly onto the glass edges during manufacturing. The trim is bonded to the glass at the factory — either by injection moulding, PU robot extrusion, or adhesive bonding. When you need a replacement, the entire panel arrives with its trim already attached, so the glass and gasket are replaced together as a single unit rather than as separate components.
How to tell
Check your current windscreen or rear window edges. If you see a continuous rubber or polymer seal running around the perimeter that appears moulded or permanently bonded to the glass itself — rather than a separate trim clipped or screwed to the frame — your glass is encapsulated. Ask your dealer or service centre to confirm; they can also check your vehicle specification sheet.
Replacement impact
Encapsulated glass simplifies replacement because there's no separate trim to remove, refit, or source. The bonded gasket is replaced as part of the glass unit, which reduces installation complexity and potential leak points. Cure time and drive-away procedures remain unchanged. No additional sourcing delays — encapsulated replacements are stocked as complete assemblies by most suppliers.
Heated Rear Windscreen1
2016–2026Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
Privacy1
2016–2026Privacy glass is a darker tint applied to rear and side windows for passenger comfort and security.
What it means
Privacy glass is a factory-applied dark tint coating on the rear window and side windows (or a selection of them) to reduce visibility into the vehicle's interior. It serves two purposes: it helps protect passengers and cargo from the sun, and it provides visual security by obscuring the view of occupants and valuables from outside. The tint is integral to the glass itself — either applied during manufacture or as a permanent coating — and is not the same as an aftermarket film.
How to tell
Look at the rear window and rear side windows from outside the vehicle. If they appear noticeably darker than the windscreen and front side windows, the car has privacy glass. Check your vehicle documentation (handbook or service history) under 'glass specifications' or 'optional equipment', or ask your dealership service centre — they can confirm which windows have the tint applied.
Replacement impact
Privacy glass must be replaced with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) glass of the same tint specification. Aftermarket alternatives are available but may not match the original colour or darkness exactly. The replacement is a straightforward swap with no calibration implications. Availability is standard for mainstream models; lead time may be slightly longer for less common variants or older vehicles.
About the Audi A4
The Audi A4 has been in continuous production since 1996, spanning five generations from the original B5 through to the current B10 platform. Early-generation A4s carry straightforward toughened rear windows, whilst later models — particularly the B8 (2008–2015) and B9 (2016 onwards) — introduced integrated features like heating elements and antenna prints on estate (Avant) models.
On Audi A4 Avant, the rear window combines heating wires with an AM/FM radio antenna integrated into the glass. When replacing a heated rear window, the antenna connection and heating grid must be preserved so defrost and radio reception work correctly after fitting.
From around 2016, newer A4 models began receiving front-facing ADAS camera systems for lane assist and adaptive cruise. Because the windscreen carries the camera bracket, windscreen replacement triggers calibration — rear-window jobs remain straightforward and don't require camera work.
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