Audi A5 8F/8T facelift 3.0 TDI, 245 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive, convertible (2011–2016)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Audi A5 8T/8F (2007-2016): known problems and buying guide

  Check oil use and chain proof first, then the gearbox. Avoid a 2.0 TFSI that burns oil with no repair proof.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. On a multitronic, drive from cold and at town speed. Shuddering, jerking or overheating is a warning sign. A scanner reads the gearbox fault codes.
2. On an S tronic, check for slip, hesitation or jerking when pulling away, and gears that do not engage. Ask for the oil change record, every 50,000-60,000 km. A scanner reads the mechatronic codes.
3. On a 3.0 TDI, ask for EGR and particulate filter records. Look for oil leaks around the EGR cooler and water pump. Ask how often the car was used on short trips.
4. Open and close every window. Listen for snaps or grinding from the regulators. Auto Express gives GBP 120 for a new regulator from Audi.
5. Listen for groaning when turning. Check the front wheel bearings and shock absorbers on a lift.
6. Check the brake hoses. They wear out with age. Check them from about seven years old.
7. Check open recall campaigns for the car by VIN before you buy.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions