I'm considering buying an Audi A5. Thoughts?

Hi, I'm considering an Audi A5 around 2009-11 or so. Aiming for about 120k kilometres. Are there any issues that I should be aware of? Or particular parts I can expect to be replacing in the next 10-15k km?

Dylan Beirne (Dublin)

May 2016 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Dylan,

No major reported problems on the A5, although as ever with a modern, luxury German car check all the electronics very, very carefully as they can go haywire, and fixing bits can be very expensive. Basically, as long as it comes with a proper and full service history, and you check carefully around the body, wheels and suspension for any damage or anything out of alignment, you should be fine.

Assuming the brakes were overhauled at least once in the car's life already, it's possible you'll need to do the same soon, with new pads at least and probably new discs and fluid too.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe