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Audi Q5 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Audi Q5 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 448 for sale right now.
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Our take on the Audi Q5
A 2023 Audi Q5 typically advertises at €46,000 and a 2018 one at €25,000, so it loses roughly 11% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT, the 2009–2021 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.0 diesel is the most common engine (57% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 350k km.
Check a Audi Q5's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Audi Q5 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €79,900 | 0k km | 49 |
| 2026 | €75,000 | 2k km | 63 |
| 2025 | €65,000 | 24k km | 23 |
| 2024 | €52,000 | 47k km | 28 |
| 2023 | €46,000 | 72k km | 68 |
| 2022 | €39,950 | 93k km | 35 |
| 2021 | €36,000 | 89k km | 29 |
| 2020 | €32,000 | 122k km | 38 |
| 2019 | €28,950 | 126k km | 43 |
| 2018 | €25,000 | 145k km | 23 |
| 2017 | €21,900 | 188k km | 15 |
| 2016 | €18,950 | 179k km | 12 |
| 2015 | €15,000 | 221k km | 5 |
| 2014 | €7,500 | 305k km | 5 |
Audi Q5 NCT pass rate
How often Audi Q5s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 79% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 81% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 74% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 68% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 63% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 65% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 59% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 56% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 50% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 49% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 40% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 34% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2021 Audi Q5 fails: exhaust & noise (4.2% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (3.5% of tests), lights & electrics (2.8% of tests), headlight aim (2.8% of tests).
Common Audi Q5 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€200 | 191 |
| 2.0 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€200 | 147 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Audi Q5
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Audi Q5
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.