Used Audi A5 Front Grille

The first-generation Audi A5 ran from 2007 to 2016, with a facelift arriving in 2011 that brought revised front-end styling including a reshaped grille and updated bumpers. The second generation then launched in 2016 and received its own facelift in 2019. Knowing which generation and which facelift period your car falls into is the key starting point when sourcing a used front grille.

Both a 2013 and a 2009 A5 are first-generation cars, but the 2011 facelift changed the front-end styling, so these two cars sit on opposite sides of that facelift boundary. You should confirm with the breaker whether the specific grille from a post-2011 car will physically interchange with your pre-facelift 2009 car, quoting your registration so they can check against their parts. Do not assume they are a straight swap without that check.

The second-generation A5 launched in 2016 and was facelifted in 2019, so a 2018 grille sits in the pre-facelift period and a 2020 grille in the post-facelift period. These are likely to differ in design, and you should confirm with the breaker against your registration whether the two will interchange rather than assuming they will fit. Fitting the wrong facelift grille can also cause misalignment with the surrounding bumper and headlights.

Trim level does not affect basic fitment of the front grille on the A5 — the underlying panel fits the same aperture across SE, Sport and S line variants within the same generation and facelift period. That said, S line models typically feature a more aggressive grille design with different finishing compared with SE or Sport, so a grille pulled from a different trim car will fit but may look slightly different in style or finish. If a matching appearance matters to you, let the breaker know your trim when requesting a quote.

No — the front grille and surrounding front-end panels are shared across the Coupe, Sportback and Cabriolet body styles within the same generation and facelift period, so door count and roof style are not relevant here. The generation and whether your car is pre- or post-facelift are what you need to establish. Confirm those details with the breaker alongside your registration to make sure the part matches your specific car.

The second-generation A5 was facelifted in 2019, meaning a grille from a 2016–2018 car and one from a 2019-onwards car are from different facelift periods and are likely to differ in design. You should confirm with the breaker against your registration whether the pre-facelift grille will interchange with your post-facelift 2021 car, as mixing facelift periods on front-end panels can result in fitment or appearance issues. A good breaker will be able to check this against your VIN or registration plate.