Does the Multitronic 0AW (VL381) CVT stepless gearbox gearbox come with a warranty?

Yes. Every gearbox we supply carries a minimum 30-day warranty, some longer. The warranty period is always stated in the quote.

How fast is delivery?

Normal delivery time is 6–8 days from order confirmation. We deliver across Finland and the other Nordic countries.

Where do I find the gearbox code?

The gearbox code is stamped on the casing or on a label, and it is also in the manufacturer’s catalogue under your VIN. If you cannot find it, send us the VIN and we will look it up.

How do I know the gearbox fits my car?

The gearbox code decides it — the same three letters can be a different gearbox in a different model year. Send the code or the VIN and we check the fitment before quoting.

What does a used gearbox cost?

The price depends on condition and mileage. Ask for a free quote — we reply within 24 hours with availability and price.

Multitronic 0AW (VL381) CVT stepless gearbox

Gearbox code	0AW / Multitronic
Transmission	Automatic
Condition	Used / reconditioned

The Multitronic 0AW is Audi’s stepless CVT for longitudinally mounted front-wheel-drive models. Drive is transmitted by a LuK link-plate chain running between two pairs of conical pulleys, giving a stepless ratio and a torque capacity of up to 400 Nm.

Which cars does this gearbox fit?

Audi: A4 B8, A5 8T, A6 C6, A6 C7, A7 4G

Verified gearbox codes

The codes below are taken from the manufacturer’s own parts catalogue, model by model. The same gearbox was built under several codes and the right one depends on the car’s VIN, so we always list them together with the car and the model year.

Audi A4 (8K/B8), MY2010: KSN · KSR · KSS · KST · KSU · LAM · LAN · LAQ · LAS · LAT · LAU · LKR · LKS · LKT · LKU · LKV · LKW · LKX · LKY · LLA · LTZ · LXS · MMR · MMU · MMV · MMW · MQZ · MVB · MVC
Audi A4 (8K/B8), MY2013: NDS · NDT · NDU · NDV · NDW · NDY · NRJ · NYM · PCG · PLP · PVM

Source: the manufacturer’s official parts catalogue (partslink24), checked in October 2026.

The Multitronic needs its own specific fluid; the wrong grade destroys the chain quickly, so always check the service history before buying.

Typical failures

These are the reasons this gearbox usually gets replaced — check your own symptoms before ordering:

wear on the variator chain/belt and pulleys
valve body wear — soft or delayed shifts
skipped oil services — the fluid needs changing about every 60,000 km

Matching engines from our stock

This gearbox is used with the following engine codes, which we also supply:

CAG · CAH · CDH · BPJ · CCW

Where to find your gearbox code

The gearbox code is the decisive detail: the same gearbox model was built under several codes, and they differ in ratios and software. There are three places to find it: the type plate on the gearbox casing, the equipment sticker on the first pages of the service book, or ask us — we check it against the VIN. Send the code or the VIN with your enquiry and we will supply the right unit.

Other gearboxes for the same cars

Other gearboxes from our range that fit the same makes:

Buying a used gearbox safely

Every gearbox is tested before dispatch and sold with a warranty. Send us the registration number or VIN with your enquiry and we will confirm the unit is the correct one for your car. We normally answer enquiries the same working day and ship quickly across Finland and the Nordics.

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