Audi A5 Buyers guide (2007-2016) + S5 / RS5 - Avoid known problems on Audi A5

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe, Sportback and Convertible (2007-2016) Buyers guide for common problems with the 1.8-litre/2.0-litre TFSI, 2.0-litre TDI, 3.2 FSI, 2.7 V6 TDI, 3.0 V6 TDI, and 3.0-litre S5/4.2-Litre S5 and RS5 models. Avoid buying a cheap broken 8T3/8F/8T8 Audi A5 the software issues and problems if you have already bought one then you can use this as an owner's guide on what to look out for. Avoid the mistakes of buying the cheapest broken S5 or RS5 as a track car or fast daily only to have large bills and spend more time looking at your 8T3 Audi A5/S5 than driving it. You may be attempting to fix the Audi S5 or Audi RS5 with parts known to fix weak points with our review. This buyer's guide covers the Audi A5 from 2007 Audi A5, 2008 Audi A5, 2009 Audi A5, 2010 Audi A5, 2011 Audi A5, 2012 Audi A5, 2013 Audi A5, 2014 Audi A5, 2015 Audi A5, and 2016 Audi A5 in all trims including the Audi RS5. Audi S5 owners may also find our guide useful and informative as we list common faults and problems to keep a look out for.

The MK1 Audi A5 is a reliable vehicle although some known faults and problems remain and should be avoided when looking for one to buy.


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The Audi A5 with a diesel engine and S5 with V8 is already a modern classic and with the chance of a V8 RS5 car looking unlikely to ever appear again this is almost certain to become a future a classic.