Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 Audi A5 3.0 Petrol Automatic B9. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
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
Whistling from the engine bay, unstable idle, check-engine light, odd suction at the oil cap, or oil mist around the top of the engine.
Let the engine idle after a drive and listen for whistling or surging, then note whether the idle stays steady when coming to a stop.
£900
Jerky pull-away, delayed response when selecting drive, shunting in traffic, or an odd lurch when slowing to a stop.
Drive in slow traffic, creep forward from rest several times, then slow gently to a stop and pull away again.
£1,800
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 Audi A5 3.0 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