Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017–2022 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.
Low coolant warning, sweet smell after a drive, pink crusty residue in the engine bay, or the temperature rising unexpectedly.
Warm the car fully, let it idle for a few minutes after the drive, then park and leave it running briefly.
£1,100
Rough idle, occasional misfire, sluggish response, poorer fuel economy, or a flat feeling when accelerating.
Start from cold if possible, let it idle, then accelerate progressively through the mid-range once warm.
£550
Burning-oil smell after a drive, oily residue around the top of the engine, or fresh drips appearing after parking.
After the drive, stop and let the engine sit for a minute, then smell around the front wing area and under the bonnet if access is allowed.
£700
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017–2022 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