Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016–2024 Audi A5 B9. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Coolant warning light, burning smell, fan running oddly after shutdown, coolant leak traces, or overheating messages. Some cars show no warning before failure.
After the drive, switch off and wait nearby for a couple of minutes.
£450
Metallic ticking at idle, rough running, reduced power, sometimes a misfire or sudden change in engine note.
Start the engine from cold, let it idle with the bonnet open, then listen again after a short drive at hot idle.
£5,000
Oil residue at the bellhousing area, spots on the driveway, or a leak found during servicing with little warning beforehand.
This usually needs lifting the car and tracing the leak path properly because several nearby seals can mimic each other.
£2,500
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016–2024 Audi A5 B9, 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