Audi OEM B5 A4 Pre-Facelift Head Lights

Fitment and Compatibility

These headlights are specific to the pre-facelift Audi B5-generation A4, the earlier styling before Audi’s mid-cycle refresh changed the front-end lighting design. Pre- and post-facelift B5 headlights are not interchangeable due to different mounting geometry and lens styling, so confirm your A4 is the earlier body style before ordering — the clearest way to check is comparing your current headlight shape against reference photos, since VIN alone doesn’t always make the facelift cutover obvious.

Part Overview

This is the OEM headlight unit as originally fitted, not an aftermarket reproduction, meaning the lens etching, reflector pattern, and connector housing are exactly what Audi installed at the factory for this body style. For an A4 of this age, sourcing genuine pre-facelift housings is getting harder every year as supply dries up, which is part of why originals like this hold value on the used parts market.

Condition and What’s Included

Inspected for lens clarity, reflector oxidation, and housing cracks before listing. As with any part pulled from a donor vehicle of this age, some UV yellowing on the lens surface is normal and can typically be improved with a standard headlight restoration kit if you want a brighter finish before install.

Installation Notes

B5 A4 headlights are a straightforward bolt-in swap — remove the front grille section, disconnect the bulb harness, unbolt the three mounting points, and reverse the process with the new unit. No coding or module programming is needed on this generation since the lighting system predates adaptive/matrix electronics.

OEM vs Aftermarket

Buying genuine over aftermarket on an older chassis like the B5 is mostly about lens quality and long-term clarity — cheaper reproduction housings on this generation are known for uneven lens texture and premature yellowing. An OEM unit like this one gives you the factory finish without that risk.

Shipping and Support

Boxed individually with lens protection for transit. If you’re unsure whether your A4 is pre- or post-facelift, send a photo of your current headlight and we’ll confirm before you order.

Warranty and Returns

30-day return window from delivery and a 30 to 90 day functional warranty covering reflector and connector integrity. Cosmetic lens haze that’s disclosed in the listing photos isn’t covered under warranty, since that’s a known condition at time of sale, not a defect.

Why Buy This From Us

Pre-facelift B5 headlights in genuine OEM condition are increasingly rare, and we don’t relist parts we haven’t physically inspected for cracks and reflector oxidation first. If you’re restoring or maintaining an older A4, getting a housing that’s already been checked saves you from finding out about hidden damage after it’s mounted.