MPA Electrical 18256 Starter Motor

Starter for Audi A4, A5, A6, Q5, Q7

MPA Electrical Part Number 18256 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 1.4 kW rating. It uses a Nippondenso-style configuration with clockwise rotation and an 11-tooth drive for direct replacement applications across select Audi models.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design for compact starting performance
• 1.4 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 11-tooth drive
• Built to Nippondenso manufacturer specifications

Fitment and Cross Reference

Compatible With Audi A4, A4 allroad, A4 Quattro, A5 Quattro, A5 Sportback, A6, A6 Quattro, A7 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, and Q7 applications listed below. This part cross-references 06L-911-024 and Walker Exhaust 16429 for the same application. Part number 18256 is also referenced for select Audi starter replacements.

• Fits 2025 Audi A5 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2020-2022 Audi A5 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2017-2025 Audi Q7, N/A
• Fits 2020-2022 Audi A4 allroad, N/A
• Fits 2020-2022 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2020-2022 Audi A5 Sportback, N/A
• Fits 2016-2022 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2021-2022 Audi A7 Sportback, N/A
• Fits 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback, N/A
• Fits 2020 Audi A4, N/A
• Fits 2019 Audi A4, N/A
• Fits 2019 Audi A4 allroad, N/A
• Fits 2019 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2019 Audi A5 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2019 Audi A5 Sportback, N/A
• Fits 2016-2018 Audi A6, N/A

What This Starter Helps Resolve

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starting after key or push-button start command
• Grinding or abnormal engagement from a worn starter drive
• Electrical starting issues on Audi A4, A5, A6, Q5, and Q7 models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original starter configuration, including rotation, tooth count, voltage, and mounting style, before installation. Confirm the part number 18256 against the existing unit and the vehicle application to ensure proper fitment on Audi A4, A5, A6, Q5, and Q7 models.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt to restore starting performance using application-specific electrical and mechanical specifications. This unit follows a Nippondenso-style design and is remanufactured for direct replacement use in the listed Audi applications.