Well, update, went to actually view the car, utter crate !
front bumper was taped on at some points and had big gaps at either side, wheelarch had a rust hole right through the outer skin,
it was really scruffy and dirty inside, refund of deposit now promised.
meanwhile, i've just bought this
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201801192886615?price-to=1500&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_cars&model=TT&make=AUDI&sort=sponsored&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&postcode=en51bz&page=2
I realise that A6s for around 1k are all very rough. maybe I can get one in year or so when funds are better.
I got £345 for my very poorly A6 against this TT - i was lucky that the various warning lights chose not to show that day !
Tips for the TT ? cam belt need doing ? drives well , so funny being in it compared to the A6, like driving a snorkel jacket with the hood zipped right up