2023 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.
Diesel and Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2023 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.
- All engines
Eleven recalls
Recalls covered airbags and pre-tensioners, overheating coolant pumps, overheating air con units, fuel leaks, front suspension castings, towbar locks, water in the electronics of mild hybrids, and seat frames.
At the viewing: Ask an Audi dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: Auto Express: used Audi A5 (Mk2, 2016-2024) buyer’s guide
- All engines
Electrical glitches
Owners report infotainment crashes, windows opening when the indicator is used, and the electric parking brake not engaging.
At the viewing: Test the screen, windows and parking brake.
Source: Auto Express: used Audi A5 (Mk2, 2016-2024) buyer’s guide
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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 |
| 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% |
| 2012 | 27,642 | Tyres 35% |
| 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% |