Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017–2019 Audi A5 2.0 Petrol Automatic B9. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
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
Jerky take-off, delayed engagement selecting drive or reverse, shudder in traffic, warning lights, or harsh shifts once warm.
Pull away gently from a stop, creep forward in slow traffic, then select reverse once fully stopped.
£2,500
Engine judder under acceleration, rough idle, EPC or engine light, reduced power, or misfire only when hot or under boost.
Accelerate firmly once the engine is warm, especially from low revs in a higher gear.
£350
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017–2019 Audi A5 2.0 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