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Audi A5 8T3 (2007–2017)

4.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Most reported affected parts

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Electronics
1 reports
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Oil leak
1 reports
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Water pump
1 reports
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Head gasket
1 reports
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Interior rattles / noises
1 reports

Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) (CDHB) 4.0 3 Oil leak, Water pump, Head gasket
1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) Multitronic (CDHB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.8 TFSI (170 Hp) (EA888 / CJEB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.8 TFSI (170 Hp) (CABD) 4.0 1 Electronics
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1.8 TFSI (170 Hp) Multitronic (EA888 / CJEB) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.8 TFSI (170 Hp) Multitronic (CABD) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.8 TFSI (177 Hp) (EA888 / CJEE) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.8 TFSI (177 Hp) Multitronic (EA888 / CJEE) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (180 Hp) (CAEA, CDNB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (180 Hp) Multitronic (CAEA, CDNB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (211 Hp) (CDNC) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (211 Hp) Multitronic (CDNC) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (211 Hp) quattro (CDNC) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (211 Hp) quattro S tronic (CDNC) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (211 Hp) quattro Tiptronic (CAEB, CPMA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (220 Hp) quattro (EA888 / CAED, CPMB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (220 Hp) quattro Tiptronic (EA888 / CAED, CPMB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (225 Hp) (EA888 / CNCD) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (225 Hp) Multitronic (EA888 / CNCD) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (225 Hp) quattro (EA888 / CNCD) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (225 Hp) quattro S tronic (EA888 / CNCD) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (230 Hp) (EA888 / CNCE) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (230 Hp) Multitronic (EA888 / CNCE) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (230 Hp) quattro (EA888 / CNCE) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (230 Hp) quattro S tronic (EA888 / CNCE) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.0 TFSI V6 (272 Hp) quattro S tronic (CMUA) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.2 FSI V6 (265 Hp) Multitronic (CALA) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.2 FSI V6 (265 Hp) quattro (CALA) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.2 FSI V6 (265 Hp) quattro Tiptronic (CALA) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
2.0 TDI (170 Hp) (CAHA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI (170 Hp) quattro (CAHA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI (177 Hp) (CGLC) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI (177 Hp) Multitronic (CGLC) No reports 0 No issues reported
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2.0 TDI (177 Hp) quattro (CGLC) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI (177 Hp) quattro S tronic (CGLC) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI clean diesel (190 Hp) (CDDA, CNHA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI clean diesel (190 Hp) Multitronic (CDDA, CNHA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI clean diesel (190 Hp) quattro (CDDA, CNHA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI clean diesel (190 Hp) quattro S tronic (CDDA, CNHA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI ultra (163 Hp) (CGLD, CNHC) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.7 TDI V6 (190 Hp) (CAMA, CGKA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.7 TDI V6 (190 Hp) Multitronic (CAMA, CGKA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.7 TDI V6 (190 Hp) quattro S tronic (CAMA, CGKA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.7 TDI V6 (190 Hp) quattro Tiptronic (CAMA, CGKA) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.0 TDI (240 Hp) quattro Tiptronic (CAPA, CCWA, CCLA) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.0 TDI V6 (204 Hp) (CLAB) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.0 TDI V6 (204 Hp) Multitronic (CLAB) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.0 TDI V6 (218 Hp) quattro S tronic (CKVD) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.0 TDI V6 (240 Hp) quattro (CAPA, CCWA, CCLA) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.0 TDI V6 (245 Hp) quattro (CDUC, CKVB, CKVC) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.0 TDI V6 (245 Hp) quattro S tronic (CDUC, CKVB, CKVC) No reports 0 No issues reported
3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (245 Hp) quattro S tronic (CDUC, CKVB, CKVC) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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A5 8t Review

This is a car you can fall in love with. Its silhouette is still pleasing to the eye, even after over a decade on the market. It's a sporty car with a practical trunk. The car drives excellently, very confidently in corners. The suspension is quite firm, requiring good roads for comfortable travel. The 2.0 TDI 143 HP engine offers decent dynamics and is trouble-free – over about 100,000 km of my use (170-270k km), I only had to do basic servicing and replace injector seals.

Pros: Timeless, attractive design, Excellent handling and cornering stability, Reliable and fuel-efficient 2.0 TDI engine, Good blend of sportiness and practicality
Cons: Stiff suspension requires good road surfaces, Potential for injector seal issues
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Audi A5 8T3 1.8 TFSI (170 Hp) Coupe 60,000 km

Issue: Electronics

Very beautiful, almost timeless (attracts looks and positive remarks). People think it's more powerful than 170hp... (can be seen as a flaw too...). Sufficient engine in practice (good power/consumption ratio). Material quality. Driving quality. Too many options. No USB port (but SD for music). Apart from a minor electronic issue in 4 years, nothing to report (for now).

Pros: Very beautiful, almost timeless (attracts looks and positive remarks), People think it's more powerful than 170hp, Sufficient engine in practice (good power/consumption ratio), Material quality, Driving quality
Cons: Too many options, No USB port (but SD for music), Minor electronic issue in 4 years
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Audi A5 8T3 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) Coupe 100 km

Problem: Oil Leak

The engine is experiencing an oil leak. The water pump was replaced at 75,000 km, and the engine mount was replaced at 80,000 km.

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Audi A5 8T3 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) Coupe 140,000 km

Problem: Cylinder Head Gasket

Qualities: Comfort, power, handling, pleasant driving, leather, equipment, aesthetics. Flaws: noise above 120 km/H, mini trunk and too low (convertible), symbolic rear seats if front passengers are tall. Problems: AC compressor, cylinder head, timing chain, front suspension, oil consumption due to piston and ring defect under warranty.

Pros: Comfort, Power, Handling, Pleasant driving, Leather interior, Equipment, Aesthetics
Cons: Noise above 120 km/H, Small and low trunk (convertible), Symbolic rear seats if front passengers are tall, AC compressor, Cylinder head, Timing chain, Front suspension, Oil consumption due to piston and ring defect under warranty
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Audi A5 8T3 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) Coupe 24,000 km

Very Good - A5 8T3

The Audi A5 8T3 offers great handling, comfort, and predictable driving. It's hard to find fault with its performance, especially in winding mountain roads. The only downsides are some engine noise and a slight clatter at idle.

Pros: Handling, Comfort, Predictable driving, Difficult to fault on twisty roads
Cons: Engine noise, Clatter at idle

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