2014 Audi RS5: known problems and what to check
Too few Audi RS5 cars first registered in 2014 had an MOT during 2025 for reliable MOT figures. Here’s what we do know about the 2014 Audi RS5, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2014 Audi RS5
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.
- 2.0 TFSI petrol
Oil burning (2.0 TFSI petrol)
The 2.0 TFSI petrol can burn a surprising amount of oil.
At the viewing: Check the oil level and ask how often it needs topping up between services.
Source: Carbuyer: used Audi A5 Coupe buying guide (2007-2016)
- 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)
- Built Jan to Aug 2014
Brake servo recall (built Jan to Aug 2014)
Oil could leak into the brake servo on cars built from January to August 2014, reducing brake assistance. There was a recall.
At the viewing: Ask for proof the recall was done.
Source: Carbuyer: used Audi A5 Coupe buying guide (2007-2016)
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2014 Audi RS5
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- How much oil does it use between services?
- Has the gearbox had any work, and has its oil been changed on time?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
What to check on a 2014 car
- MOT history
Check the reg below: its MOT history shows what has been failed or advised, and whether the mileage adds up.
- Service history
Look for regular servicing and receipts for big jobs like a cambelt or clutch.
- Finance and write-offs
MOT records don’t show outstanding finance or insurance write-offs. A history check does.
- Test drive
Listen for knocks over bumps, check every warning light goes out, and make sure the gears and brakes feel right.
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Other years
Every year of the Audi RS5 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 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 205 | Tyres 20% |
| 2021 | 475 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 312 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | – | Too few tests |
| 2018 | – | Too few tests |
| 2015 | – | Too few tests |
| 2013 | – | Too few tests |
| 2012 | – | Too few tests |
| 2011 | – | Too few tests |
| 2010 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score