Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2012–2016 Audi A5 2.0 Diesel Automatic 8T facelift. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Engine light, hesitant acceleration, rough idle, reduced power, or repeated emissions-related faults.
Let it idle, then drive gently and build speed progressively once warm.
£700
Coolant level dropping, sweet smell after a drive, pink residue in the engine bay, or a low coolant warning.
Warm the car fully, park it, leave it idling briefly, then switch off and stand near the front of the car.
£650
Clonks over bumps, steering that feels less precise, or uneven front tyre wear.
Drive over small bumps at low speed and make a few gentle steering inputs on a smooth road.
£500
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2012–2016 Audi A5 2.0 Diesel Automatic 8T facelift, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually