Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 Audi A5 2.0 Petrol Manual B9. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Coolant/engine warning lights (MIL), overheating warnings, burning smell after shutdown, cooling fan running unexpectedly, or coolant-related fault codes.
Check VIN for open campaigns.
£250
Rough idle, hesitation, misfire codes, reduced performance, worse cold-start running; sometimes improved after a hard motorway run but returns.
Look for these signs: Rough idle, hesitation, misfire codes, reduced performance, worse cold-start running.
£490
Metallic rattle/ticking on lift-off or around certain RPM, reduced boost/power, underboost fault codes, intermittent limp mode.
Confirm wastegate play and boost logs.
£1,200
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 Audi A5 2.0 Petrol Manual 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