Soon to be a A1 owner

[Kandyman]

Hey everyone, 
picking up this in a couple of weeks Audi A1 1.4 TFSI CoD Sport Sportback STronic Euro 5 

 

Model year:	Fuel type:	Mileage:
2013 (13)	Petrol	23,900
Transmission:	Engine size:	Colour:
Automatic	1.4L	Blue

This is a Japanese imported car, the KM to MPH and radio frequency have been sorted. The Sat Nav didn’t work, but not worried about this as it’s only for my partner to pop about in local.

The car only comes with one key so I will need a spare one, it’s a keyless entry, any recommendations to either garages or members around the Dartford area and an ideas on cost.
The picture below is the car I’m getting, been an import there no online passed MOT history anyone no of anyway to find this out ?
I suppose once I get the car/ log book I’ll get the colour code, but wondering if anyone knows the colour.

Also any recommendations for local (Dartford/Kent ) area for any handy with tools members.

If you got this far thanks for reading and looking forward to learning about the A1. 

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[cliffcoggin]

Another member's recent experience with a Japanese import suggests you get all the paperwork such as registration document V5 and Certificate of Conformity completely sorted out by the dealer, to avoid endless confrontations with our bureaucracy yourself.

[Kandyman]

Evening Cliff,

yes I’ve seen that post and I’ve requester all paperwork such as registration document V5 and Certificate of Conformity completely sorted, luckily I’ve only put a deposit down so hopefully they get the paper work sorted before the 7th which is when I said I’ll collect the car. 

Thanks for taking the time to reply 👌

[Steve Q]

You need proof of emissions for DVLA tax and ULEZ. Otherwise it'll be a nightmare. 

[Kandyman]

Hi Steve,

thanks for this, I take it this should be supplied by the seller ? Where does he gets theses from, would this information be on the V5/logbook 

Edited yesterday at 10:44 AM by Kandyman

[Magnet]

This is beginning to sound like a real put-off Andy, but in addition to the above, you are likely to find insurance premiums will be inflated due to it being an import. 
When was it imported, and does the price make it an attractive buy over a U.K. car? 
Another potential issue :- I think ( but you would need to confirm) - that this 12 year old car was in the period where these engines had a potential problem with high oil consumption.Check this forum for more detail. 
Sorry Andy, but …..

Regards,

Gareth. 

 

[Steve Q]

9 minutes ago, Kandyman said:

Hi Steve,

thanks for this, I take it this should be supplied by the seller ? Where does he gets theses from, would this information be on the V5/logbook 

Ask for the seller to make sure the emissions are on the v5 so you can tax it. If seller can't prove this than walk away as it'll be a pain in the ... For you. 

[Kandyman]

Thanks Steve, I’ve asked for the registration document V5C,and said this must show the emissions for paying car tax and ULEZ and will also need the Certificate of Conformity. 

will update when I hear something. 

 

thanks again 👌
 

 

[Steve Q]

You're welcome, please keep us posted on how you get on 🙂

[Kandyman]

3 hours ago, Magnet said:

This is beginning to sound like a real put-off Andy, but in addition to the above, you are likely to find insurance premiums will be inflated due to it being an import. 
When was it imported, and does the price make it an attractive buy over a U.K. car? 
Another potential issue :- I think ( but you would need to confirm) - that this 12 year old car was in the period where these engines had a potential problem with high oil consumption.Check this forum for more detail. 
Sorry Andy, but …..

Regards,

Gareth. 

 

Hi Gareth, 

 

sorry missed this earlier 🥱 

I’ve had a couple of quotes and it’s only a little bit dearer than the citron C3 we have now, and I have told them that it’s a jap import. 
 

I’ll have a search and see if I can find out anything about oil issues. 
 

thanks 

[Magnet]

Last bit :- vital that you do in my book Andy, before committing.

Please do not be mislead into thinking low mileage is any assurance from potential issues, since if you consider such low mileage is usually as a result of short journey use, with numerous gear changes etc. along with stops and starts, and braking. Always worth reviewing the broader picture of pros and cons of low mileage compared with the same car covering high motorway miles at optimum operating conditions. 
Regards,

Gareth.