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Audi Q5 road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Audi Q5? 100% of the 3 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Audi Q5?

Most used Audi Q5 in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 100% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (100%)
From April 2017
100% of stock
Median CO₂
143 g/km

With three used Audi Q5 models currently available on Motoring.Today, ranging from 2018 to 2021, understanding vehicle excise duty (VED), or 'road tax', for your chosen car is important. In the UK, VED for a used car directly relates to its **first-registration date** and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. This means the specific amount you pay each year can vary significantly between different Audi Q5s, even those of a similar age. For cars first registered **before April 2017**, VED is entirely based on their CO2 emission banding. The higher the emissions, the higher the tax. However, for vehicles registered **from April 1st, 2017 onwards**, a different system applies: a first-year rate determined by CO2 emissions is followed by a standard flat rate in subsequent years. Additionally, cars in this newer system that had a list price exceeding £40,000 when new incur an annual 'premium car' surcharge for five years from the second time the vehicle is taxed. It's also worth noting that while fully electric cars have historically been exempt from VED, this exemption is changing. To get the precise VED figure for any Audi Q5 you're considering, always refer to that specific car's details, as VED is calculated individually for each vehicle.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

100% of Audi Q5

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Audi Q5 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Audi Q5 (Petrol, Diesel, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 259 recorded variants.

Performance
140–361 bhp
Power
4.4s
0–60 mph (fastest)
155 mph
Top speed
1,968–3,197 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
30–56 mpg
Fuel economy
35–224 g/km
CO₂
£600
Road tax (VED)
20–47 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,663 mm
Length
2,140 mm
Width
1,653 mm
Height
2,819 mm
Wheelbase
1,805 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2017
58%
Safety assist

The Audi Q5 SUV (16-24) was tested by Euro NCAP in 2017 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £26,385
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
SQ5 TFSI Quattro Launch Edition 5dr S TronicAutomaticPetrol361 bhp34 mpg188—
2.0 TFSI Quattro Edition 1 5dr S Tronic [S+V]AutomaticPetrol201 bhp37.2 - 38.2 mpg169—
2.0 TDI Quattro Sport 5dr S TronicAutomaticDiesel201 bhp46.3 - 47.1 mpg156—
2.0 TFSI Quattro Sport 5dr S TronicAutomaticPetrol201 bhp39.8 - 40.4 mpg159—
SQ5 TDI Quattro Black Edition 5dr TiptronicAutomaticDiesel336 bhp33.6 - 34.4 mpg21443
50 TFSI e Quattro Sport 5dr S Tronic [Tech Pack]AutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV294 bhp34.4 mpg3641
45 TFSI Quattro Black Edition 5dr S TronicAutomaticPetrol261 bhp30.4 - 31.7 mpg20242
40 TDI Quattro Black Edition 5dr S TronicAutomaticDiesel201 bhp40.4 - 42.2 mpg17539
55 TFSI e Quattro Competition 5dr S TronicAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV361 bhp—4043
SQ5 TDI Quattro Vorsprung 5dr TiptronicAutomaticDiesel336 bhp33.6 - 34 mpg21846
45 TFSI Quattro Vorsprung 5dr S TronicAutomaticPetrol261 bhp31 - 31.4 mpg20542
45 TFSI Quattro Sport 5dr S Tronic [C+S]AutomaticPetrol261 bhp32.1 - 33.6 mpg19238

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Audi Q5?
A Audi Q5 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Audi Q5s pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Audi Q5?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How much is road tax on an Audi Q5?
Road tax for an Audi Q5 depends on its first registration date, its CO2 emissions, and fuel type. Cars registered before April 2017 are taxed based on CO2 bands, while newer cars have a different structure. You should check the specific car's details for its exact VED amount.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For used cars registered from April 2017 onwards, there's a first-year road tax rate followed by a standard flat rate. Cars with a list price over a certain threshold also incur a temporary surcharge. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed according to their CO2 emissions bands.
How many used Audi Q5s are currently for sale?
We currently have 3 used Audi Q5 models for sale, ranging from model years 2018 to 2021.

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