Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016 Audi A5 1.8 Petrol Automatic B9. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Low-oil warning between services, frequent top-ups, and sometimes blue smoke after hard acceleration.
Start with the engine fully warmed, then accelerate firmly once the road is clear and stop again after the drive.
£4,200
Rattle on startup, rough idle, engine warning light, or a diesel-like noise from the timing end.
Start the engine from cold after it has been left standing and let it idle quietly for the first minute.
£1,200
Cold-start stumble, occasional misfire, hesitant acceleration, or an engine light that comes and goes.
Start from cold if possible, let it idle, then drive gently before using moderate acceleration.
£700
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016 Audi A5 1.8 Petrol Automatic 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