2012 Audi A5: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2012 Audi A5
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- S tronic automatic
S tronic automatic
The S tronic gearbox doesn’t have the best reputation for reliability, and repairs are costly.
At the viewing: Drive in traffic and check changes are smooth, with no slipping or hesitation.
Source: Carbuyer: used Audi A5 Coupe buying guide (2007-2016)
- All engines
Climate control failure
The climate control can fail and is expensive to repair. Regular re-gassing helps, as it adds lubricant.
At the viewing: Make sure it blows cold, and ask when it was last re-gassed.
Source: Carbuyer: used Audi A5 Coupe buying guide (2007-2016)
- quattro models
Clunks from the quattro drivetrain
Clunks or knocks from the four-wheel-drive system in normal driving can mean a fault.
At the viewing: Listen for clunks pulling away and on tight turns.
Source: Carbuyer: used Audi A5 Coupe buying guide (2007-2016)
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Other years
Every year of the Audi A5 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 216 | Tyres 16% |
| 2022 | 4,601 | Tyres 26% |
| 2021 | 10,698 | Tyres 28% |
| 2020 | 14,524 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 29,520 | Tyres 30% |
| 2018 | 33,951 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 41,655 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 24,823 | Tyres 33% |
| 2015 | 30,811 | Tyres 34% |
| 2014 | 31,775 | Tyres 34% |
| 2013 | 31,715 | Tyres 34% |
| 2011 | 28,665 | Suspension 35% |
| 2010 | 30,059 | Tyres 36% |
| 2009 | 17,440 | Suspension 36% |
| 2008 | 11,759 | Suspension 42% |
| 2007 | 3,998 | Suspension 40% |