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Hi all, I know this is an older thread but just looking for some advice. I have a 2010 Audi A3 and I have the same flashing coil light. The error code on my basic reader is P00AF and also P2563 "turbocharger boost control position sensor A circuit". From what I can gather, I suspect I may have the same problem as the original author of the thread. I have it booked in with a VAG specialist this week. Any tips on how not to be fobbed off and ideas on costs would be much appreciated.

Welcome Steve. Electric power steering? If so, first eliminate the battery as your source of the problem. Halfords stores can measure its efficiency for you. Your wallet will appreciate if you refer back to us if the battery is found to be substandard. Kind regards, Gareth.

These are performance engines, so go into this with your eyes open. Fundamentally this is about servicing and maintenance, if this has been on long service schedule, walk away. This is all about history. It’s chain drive, and plastic guides are known to wear. How many previous owners, did they keep it stock or throw on engine maps and other modifications. For me that would be no-no, but each to their own. Oil and filter needs to have been changed religiously every 5-8k with receipts to prove. Ideally you want to scan the car with VCDS, what reoccurring faults keep coming back? Check everything works as it should, from air con to audio. Gearbox, probably Tiptronic, then would benefit form oil change now. Check out VAGTechnic. They had a S5 in with more faults than you can shake a stick at. Not sure if 2011 models suffer rocker arm needle bearing issues, pretty sure it was younger vehicles. Like all performance cars, and I’ve no idea of your budget, keep £2-3k back. Tyres, brakes and so on aren’t cheap, plus any engine issues are a ball ache. The engine under-tray should be bone dry. Oil leaks could be anything, from oil coolers to turbo. I wouldn’t expect major suspension issues yet, but again factor in a refresh if this is going to be a keeper.

Took delivery of my Q3 40tfsi Quattro automatic having selected every single option available. But despite being a total replacement for my previous Q3, it could not handle snow and therefore the two hills to my house …… all down to tyres. The car came with Goodyear F1 asymmetrical series 3, so after 600 miles tyres fully replaced by Audi to Michelin cross climate series 2 and the difference was incredible and the car performs exactly as it should.

I complained and just keep going and they offered the new tyres as replacement