The Audi Q5 I (8R) is a crossover SUV produced from 2008 to 2017. It is the 1st of 2 generations of the Q5 in our catalog.
Engines: 2.0 TFSI (CDNC), 211 hp. Transmission: dual-clutch (DCT); all-wheel drive. Length 4,629 mm, wheelbase 2,807 mm, fuel tank 75 L.
Facelift: 2012. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
Engine: VW/Audi EA888 (1.8–2.0 TSI/TFSI)
- oil consumption (piston rings) on second-generation engines
- timing chain stretch and tensioner on early engines
- plastic water pump and thermostat housing leaks
What to check when buying: oil consumption; chain noise on cold start; coolant traces near the water pump.
Tip: Check the chain and tensioner after 100k km; oil to VW 502/504 spec.
Gearbox: DSG/S tronic with wet clutch
- clutch and mechatronic wear at high mileage
- wears quickly without oil changes
What to check when buying: jerks and kicks; whether the oil was changed every 60k km.
Tip: Change the oil strictly every 60k km.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
What engine does the Audi Q5 I (8R) have?
2.0 TFSI, code CDNC, 211 hp, 350 Nm.
What transmission does it have?
dual-clutch (DCT) (7S tronic DL501).
What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?
Fuel tank 75 l.
How much is the vehicle tax on the Audi Q5 I (8R) in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, about 16,475 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.