Should I buy a 2016 Audi Q5 2.0 Diesel Automatic 8R facelift?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016 Audi Q5 2.0 Diesel Automatic 8R facelift. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

EGR valve and cooler clogging/failure

Engine management light, hesitant acceleration, rough idle or reduced power; sometimes it drops into limp mode.

How to check

Start from cold, let it idle, then accelerate gently and steadily once warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£900

2Moderate Likelihood

Coolant pump and thermostat faults

Temperature gauge sits low, cabin heat is weak, coolant level drops, or the fans run hard after a drive.

How to check

Start from cold and drive until fully warm with the heater on.

Estimated Repair Cost

£650

3High Likelihood

Suspension arm bush wear

Clonks over rough roads, wandering steering, or tyres wearing unevenly despite decent tread depth.

How to check

Drive slowly over small bumps and broken road surfaces, then hold a steady line on a straight road.

Estimated Repair Cost

£480

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 6.1% (136 failed / 2,224 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 7.8% (1,223 failed / 15,614 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 10.4% (1,987 failed / 19,176 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 14.1% (2,084 failed / 14,751 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 15.5% (1,278 failed / 8,252 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 17.0% (567 failed / 3,338 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 17.9% (208 failed / 1,163 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 18.6% (83 failed / 446 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 16.4% (21 failed / 128 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 23.5% (12 failed / 51 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2016 Audi Q5 2.0 Diesel Automatic 8R facelift

Audi Q5 buying questions

Is a 2016 Audi Q5 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016 Audi Q5 2.0 Diesel Automatic 8R facelift, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Audi Q5 (2016)?

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.

What should I check before buying an Audi Q5?

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.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

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.

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