Hello Alex,
Prior homework is king.
Without going through that with a tooth comb, you will be in the very vulnerable situation of falling in love with the shine, and you know what falling in love can do for your eyesight.
Do you mind me pointing out the not so good/potentially not so good facts about this car. By doing that, you can decide for yourself how this fits in with your requirements:-
Checking the DVLA vehicle record shows the last V5 was issued as recently as 7 November. Now this could be a rejected- within-30 days car, or it could be that it was previously on a cherished plate - which was removed then-? But you need to find out.
You say ‘Immaculate MOT history’. Really! Yes, if you ignore the car being fairly regularly being presented for MOTs with tyres below or near the legal limit. Regularly advised for leaky shock absorbers. Brake pads below limit or near limit. Even rose coloured glasses couldn’t justify this being termed as having an ‘Immaculate MOT history’. All of this smacks of not being too concerned about ensuring it’s correctly maintained.
‘Full service history’ ? Their website states something along the lines of ‘service history documents’. Have you asked them to e-mail you copy of exactly what they have - which should include print outs of Audi computerised history at least through the warranty period. Without actual sight of that, I would be treating it as if it never existed, until you see it.
‘I don’t know much about cars…’ Very dangerous territory! If I were in your situation, I would be arranging a paid for experienced inspection of this car, before making any expression of interest.
The other pre-interest ‘investment’ I would make would be to spend £9.99 on a VCheck check against the registration number ( instantly available on line once you have paid the £9.99). This will tell you most of what you need to know inc. any auctions it’s been through.
Do a forum search on ‘Cambelt’ ( selecting Everywhere on the drop down menu). That will point out recent dictates on recommended change intervals. You can then decide whether to go with it and take a chance - or not.
Please let us know how you get on Alex.
Regards,
Gareth.