Used Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009-2017 reliability review

Name: Used Audi A5 Cabriolet 2009-2017
Rating: 3
Author: Stuart Milne

The Audi A5 is aclassy convertiblethat's more of a cruiser than sports car

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What should I look for in a used Audi A5?

The most obvious thing to look for is whether or not the hood leaks. Head to a local car wash and put it through a wash with the hood up, and look at all the seals to make sure no water is getting through.

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S Line A5s have larger 18in alloy wheels that can look terrible with excessive kerb damage, and can be expensive to repair. Such damage could also be a sign of possible alignment issues and future tyre wear problems.

Is a used Audi A5 reliable?

Audi didn’t do particularly well in the 2019 What Car? Reliability survey, and only managed a 20th place finish out of 31 manufacturers.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

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Name: Stuart Milne

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