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Explore cars for sale under £5000

Whether you're looking for an easy-to-drive hatchback, an economical city car in a low insurance group, or a sports coupé with some bite, you'll find something to suit in our collection of cars under £5,000. If you're buying your first car or simply need a new set of wheels, a £5,000 budget provides plenty of options. Take a look at our buying guide if you need inspiration or have a burning question on what to look for when choosing a car. Complete an instant online vehicle check once you've found the right car to see its history and avoid unwanted surprises.

Used cars available to reserve

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£4,750

Audi A5

Service history

Audi A5 2.0 TDI S line Sportback Euro 5 5dr

2010 (60 reg) | 73,270 miles

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£4,699
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Audi A5

Full service history|Perfect

Audi A5 2.0 TDI S line Sportback Multitronic Euro 5 5dr

2011 (61 reg) | 99,000 miles

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£5,000

BMW 3 Series

FSH+SENSOR+LEATHER+XENON+MOT

BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i M Sport Steptronic Euro 4 2dr

2008 (58 reg) | 63,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£4,750

  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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£4,699

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  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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£4,395

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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£5,000

  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors2 doors
  • Body typeCoupe
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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