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Hi Gareth! Sorry didnt see the above reply. Not sure of MOT failures / reasons etc but as the car has been looked after by audi the service / mot has always been done there. Its only the last one which was done at group 1 and that needed new discs and pads. Which they did. We didnt have them service it (got a discount!) as it has a service plan with audi so they are doing it FOC in a couple of weeks and it lasts until 2025!! I did check before hand that the deposit was refundable... even if after test drive we didnt go ahead as too far apart on P/x price or whatever and he did confirm this - on email!! We both drove the car on saturday and yes... fell in love. Its now tuesday and still love it. Its quite poky .. similar drive to my older A4 but light like hubbys golf. No knocks / strange noises to report. Int / Ext in perfect condition. My only annoyance with this car is the bluetooth connectivity and playing music from my phone... but i see this is a thing for most owners! we have ordered some kind of adapter!! But thank you for your help. It was much easier with knowing some of the back ground for the car... 🙂

Hello Bernard, I’m very much with Steve, and the repair road would be my preferred option - since all else seems hassle. You obviously know the shape and end fittings etc. of this pipe, but we don’t, so a photo would be useful. Since you can’t buy a pipe then getting a replacement made up should be an option, but even if this isn’t practical ( and I can’t see why not), then can’t your cut the pipe at the damaged area, and use a piece of rubber fuel hose suitably jubilee clipped on, as a bridging piece - at least as a temporary repair? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hi if the pipe is metal it will be possible to weld it but it must be removed from the car to make that possible, you might get a better response if you can post a picture of it, as for who can do it, anyone with a bit of savvy and a MIG welder, as for acceptable if it aint leaking they can't fail it. Steve.

Thanks Jess, In marking your homework! :- MOT history? ( as opposed to date of MOT). Has it ever failed, and why. Advisories? Have they been attended to? This 11 year old car is not being sold directly from a main dealer is it ? Don’t expect any paint warranty on an 11 year old car. Obviously too late now, but deposits are usually non refundable ( but probably transferable at the same seller) so my pre-purchase procedure is to always do all the homework, and gather copies of evidence before paying any deposit. Apologies for the pessimism, but unless you are competent at fully assessing this vehicle, then the ‘insurance’ is to invest in a professional inspection - particularly since you’ve already have one bad experience under your belt. Good luck with it. Kind regards, Gareth.