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Audi A5

Two generations on sale. The 1st gen 8T is the value pick; the 2nd gen F5 leads on resale.

Model strength

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Focus

Weighs every axis evenly. Changes the weighting, not the numbers.

▲ 2 axes vary by variant (price, running cost) — see variant pages.

Price by age

What does a car this age cost?

Generation timeline (aligned to chart)

2nd gen F5
1st gen 8T
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AgeGenerationPrice rangeMin. DownAvailability
5y2nd gen F5S$152k – S$132kS$55kMedium
6y2nd gen F5S$125k – S$115kS$49kMedium
7y2nd gen F5S$93k – S$83kS$35kMedium
8y2nd gen F5S$80k – S$71kS$30kMedium
9y2nd gen F5S$55k – S$46kS$20kMedium
Generation
Tap a generation () to jump to its full breakdown below; the colour maps back to the timeline strip + legend above.
Price range
P75 → P25 of asking — the middle half of listings at that age sits inside this band. Outliers above and below excluded.
Down payment
MAS Notice 642 LTV cap applied to the age's median asking: 30% when OMV is up to S$20k, 40% above. Max loan tenure 7 years. Rows marked * mix both OMV buckets — we display the conservative 40% figure so the quote never under-states what a luxury-OMV listing at that age would actually require.
Availability
High when this age's listing share is ≥1.5× the model's uniform expectation, low when ≤0.6×, medium otherwise. Model-relative, so an evenly-spread model lands all-medium.

Positioning vs segment

Where does Audi A5 sit?

10 scoreable luxury sedans · 24 more in segment lack enough listings to score

SAFE BETS — Strong brand + strong resale. Lowest-anxiety pick.HIDDEN GEMS — Market values these higher than the brand reputation suggests — buyers know something the composite doesn't.BARGAIN BUYS — Well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap, don't resell soon.HIGH RISK — Soft on both axes — proceed with care.SAFE BETSHIDDEN GEMSBARGAIN BUYSHIGH RISKC-ClassE-ClassCla-Class5 series3 seriesA37 seriesEs4 seriesM3brand reliability →holds value →5095090

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Brand reliability
Consumer-survey composite — JD Power · WhatCar · Consumer Reports. Same score for every variant of a given make.
Resale strength
100 − 3× annualised tangible-decay (COE-stripped). Fitted from each variant's asking-price-by-age regression then averaged at model level.
Peer set
Every same-segment model with ≥5 active PARF listings whose variants fit a depreciation curve. Practicality isn't plotted — it's a body-shape constant within the segment, so it would be the same for every dot.
Quadrants
The crosshair marks the segment median on each axis. Top-right (Safe Bets) is strong on both; top-left (Hidden Gems) holds value above what the brand reputation suggests; bottom-right (Bargain Buys) is well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap; bottom-left (High Risk) is soft on both.

Generation

2nd gen F5 (2016-present) · Reg 2017–2025

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Verdict

Shares the B9 chassis + EA888 Gen3B 2.0 TFSI + DL382 7-speed wet-clutch S-tronic with the A4 B9 — same durability profile, same DSG-fluid discipline question (60k km change, not Audi's 'lifetime' fill). Earlier-generation EA888 oil-consumption stories from piston-ring design are improved on Gen3B but not eliminated; a top-up between services is the warning. The S5 (3.0 TFSI EA839 V6) is mechanically more durable than the 2.0 — at the cost of higher running cost.
Asking
S$71k–125k
Median
S$87k
Decay
13.7%/yr

What's good

  • S-tronic (DL382) with documented 60k km fluid change service — Audi calls it 'lifetime fill' but every independent specialist disagrees; the receipt for the 60k or 120k km change is the single best durability indicator on this gearbox.
  • S5 (3.0 TFSI EA839 V6) for the durability-first buyer — sidesteps the EA888 oil-consumption story entirely. Running cost is higher but the engine is materially more robust than the 2.0 TFSI for owners planning a long hold.

What to watch

  • 2.0 TFSI A5 burning a litre of oil between services — EA888 piston-ring sealing pattern. Gen3B is better than Gen3 but the symptom persists on some cars; if the seller is topping up, treat as a long-term ring-pack risk.
  • S-tronic gearbox showing 1-2 shift jerkiness or delayed engagement — mechatronic / clutch-pack wear typically surfaces 80-120k km when the fluid was never changed. S$2-4k repair locally; price it in if the symptom is reproducible cold AND warm.

Trims in this generation

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Generation

1st gen 8T (2007-2016) · Reg 2008–2016

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Audi A5 — 1st gen 8T (2007-2016)

Verdict

Pre-EA888 Gen3 era — 1st gen A5 uses the older EA888 Gen1/Gen2 (2.0 TFSI BPY/CAEB) or 3.2 V6 (BWS/BUB) or 3.0 TFSI EA837. The 2.0 TFSI Gen1/Gen2 carries the documented timing-chain tensioner failure (catastrophic if the chain skips), excessive oil consumption from piston ring design, and HPFP cam-follower wear. 2010+ Gen2 + Gen2+ improved on Gen1 but the chain tensioner concern persisted. S5 / RS5 (V8 4.2L) is the cult engine pick — bulletproof when serviced but heavy fuel + road-tax burden.
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Asking
S$47k–61k
Median
S$57k
Decay

What's good

  • S5 / RS5 V8 4.2L (pre-2013 — bulletproof V8) — sidesteps the EA888 Gen1/Gen2 timing-chain story entirely; the V8 is widely regarded as durable when serviced. Higher fuel + road tax is the SG-tax trade-off but the engine itself is one of the cult buys.
  • Documented timing chain + tensioner replacement on the 2.0 TFSI — the canonical preventive on this engine generation. Receipts > seller stories; the catastrophic failure mode is the chain skipping when tensioner pressure drops.

What to watch

  • Pre-2013 2.0 TFSI with a cold-start metallic rattle and no chain-tensioner receipt — the canonical warning sign of impending failure. S$4-7k locally for proper chain + tensioner + guide work; ignored leaves you with bent valves + cracked pistons. Walk unless paperwork is in hand.
  • A 2.0 TFSI burning a litre of oil between services — Gen1/Gen2 EA888 piston-ring sealing issue (worse than Gen3B in A5 F5 / A4 B9). Multiple top-ups means ring-pack work is on the horizon; S$5-8k locally.

Trims in this generation

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Common questions about the Audi A5

How much does a used Audi A5 cost in Singapore?
Most used Audi A5 on the market are around 8 years old, asking roughly S$71k–S$80k (typically about S$75k). That's the age with the widest choice — and the most sellers competing, so it's where you'll have the most room to bargain.
How much does a used Audi A5 depreciate per year?
A used Audi A5 loses value at a fairly steady pace — around 28% a year — with no real plateau. An older one costs less but keeps falling at much the same rate, so there's no single 'bargain age': buy on price and condition, not on timing.
Is the Audi A5 reliable?
In our read, the Audi A5 scores 58 out of 100 on brand reliability. That still varies by generation and how the individual car was looked after, so always check the service history before you commit.
What should I expect to pay for a used Audi A5 with a given mileage?
It depends on the exact variant, age and mileage — a higher-mileage car should ask less. Use the price modeller on this page to get a fair-price range for a specific age and mileage, so you know what to offer.
Where do these Audi A5 figures come from?
They're worked out from current used-Audi A5 listings in Singapore — asking prices, mileage and registration years — not past transaction prices. We refresh them regularly, and we flag thin data rather than guess.