Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F) common problems: what to check before you buy
Credov's researched list of the 2 faults the Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F) is known for (2005–2013), 2 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
Known problems on the Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F)
Takata airbag recall
Safety risk
2005–2013 · Paperwork
What to look for: Ask for proof the Takata driver airbag was replaced, or check the VIN on the Takata recall lookup.
Why it matters: ACCC recall PRA 2018/16949 (August 2018): the Takata driver's airbag contains propellant wafers that can absorb moisture over time; in a collision that triggers the driver's airbag, excessive internal pressure can rupture the metal inflator housing and project fragments through the airbag cushion into the cabin - a serious risk of injury or death.
2008–2013 · CABB, CDHB, CDNB, CDNC · petrol · Engine
What to look for: Listen at a cold start for more than a second of rattle from the front (radiator end) of the engine.
Why it matters: A jumped timing chain on this engine typically bends valves and can stall the car without warning while driving, and the repair runs from a chain and tensioner replacement up to a full engine rebuild costing many thousands of dollars.
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Also check on every car
On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.