Best used cars under €5,000 in Ireland (November 2026)
Ranked from 661 cars for sale under €5,000: how often they're priced well, NCT pass rate against the average, how costly their weak spots are, and how fast they sell.
| # | Model | Typical price | NCT pass | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Prius 2007–2014 · watch: rust on sills, arches and brake pipes (15+ years old) | €3,950 | 46% avg 38% | 15 |
| 2 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006–2012 · watch: rust on sills, arches and brake pipes (15+ years old) | €3,500 | 41% avg 34% | 30 |
| 3 | Skoda Octavia 2007–2015 · watch: egr / dpf blocking (1.6/2.0 tdi) | €3,950 | 49% avg 46% | 37 |
| 4 | Audi A5 2008–2013 · watch: egr / dpf blocking (1.6/2.0 tdi) | €4,500 | 39% avg 34% | 16 |
| 5 | Nissan Note 2006–2015 · watch: rust on sills, arches and brake pipes (15+ years old) | €2,450 | 41% avg 38% | 19 |
| 6 | Volkswagen Golf 2008–2012 · watch: egr / dpf blocking (1.6/2.0 tdi) | €3,450 | 34% avg 34% | 41 |
| 7 | Kia Ceed 2008–2016 | €3,950 | 35% avg 42% | 28 |
| 8 | Ford Fiesta 2009–2014 · watch: rust on sills, arches and brake pipes (15+ years old) | €3,600 | 43% avg 38% | 54 |
| 9 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006–2012 · watch: rust on sills, arches and brake pipes (15+ years old) | €4,000 | 36% avg 34% | 17 |
| 10 | Opel Astra 2007–2015 · watch: timing belt history | €3,500 | 54% avg 42% | 74 |
| 11 | Audi A6 2008–2012 · watch: rust on sills, arches and brake pipes (15+ years old) | €3,000 | 39% avg 34% | 26 |
| 12 | Mazda 6 2008–2016 | €4,000 | 44% avg 51% | 16 |
| 13 | Ford Mondeo 2007–2015 · watch: powershift automatic clutch judder | €2,850 | 34% avg 38% | 55 |
| 14 | Hyundai i30 2008–2015 · watch: clutch / dual mass flywheel wear (crdi) | €3,250 | 33% avg 38% | 36 |
| 15 | Kia Sportage 2011–2015 · watch: clutch / dual mass flywheel wear (crdi) | €4,500 | 31% avg 46% | 24 |
| 16 | Volkswagen Passat 2008–2014 · watch: egr / dpf blocking (1.6/2.0 tdi) | €3,750 | 38% avg 38% | 33 |
| 17 | BMW 3 Series 2007–2012 · watch: timing chain at back of engine (n47 2.0d) | €3,550 | 33% avg 34% | 26 |
| 18 | Hyundai i40 2012–2015 · watch: clutch / dual mass flywheel wear (crdi) | €3,850 | 35% avg 46% | 32 |
| 19 | Opel Corsa 2007–2014 · watch: timing belt history | €2,950 | 49% avg 42% | 53 |
| 20 | BMW 5 Series 2007–2011 · watch: timing chain at back of engine (n47 2.0d) | €3,200 | 28% avg 31% | 29 |
See also: best under €3,000, best under €10,000, price checker.