Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Audi A5 1.4 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 level dropping, sweet smell after a drive, pink residue in the engine bay, or temperature behaviour that is not fully stable.
Warm the car fully, let it idle briefly after the drive, then note the temperature behaviour and any sweet coolant smell.
£650
Lumpy idle, hesitation under acceleration, flashing engine light, EPC warning, or a sudden drop in power.
Start from cold if possible, let it idle, then accelerate gently and again more firmly once warm.
£350
A steady hum or drone that gets louder with speed, sometimes changing when the car loads up in a bend.
Drive at mixed road speeds on a smooth road and make a few gentle lane-position changes where safe.
£300
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Audi A5 1.4 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