Michael_86

Thank you for the reply Gareth, I have since been back in touch with garage asking about the service history and previous owner but they dont have any details as it sounds like the car was just passed on from another trade seller so it might be a little difficult to get everything, It does have service history but not full. I have done a little research on this model and apparently injectors and flywheel are pretty common problems on the 2.0 TDI and a pricey fix, I believe it could have an injector issue with the shaking and running rough on idle, head over heart i think it needs some work albeit the car being in mint condition!

Hi, im just after some advise on a potential purchase, I’m looking at maybe taking the plunge but just after a little help on what to look out for on these cars. I have viewed a 56 plate 2.0 TDI 138 with 82k on the clock for roughly 4K, I didn’t have test drive today as it would of taken them a while to get it out so I will go back in a few days, I did fire it up and seemed to sound ok when revved, I could feel a slight judder on idle sat in the drivers side, I did ask to pop the bonnet and it looked like the engine was shaking a little not much but enough for me to notice if that makes sense (not sure if that’s because it’s a diesel) I’m just after advise on what to look out for with these cars as it will be my first a3 purchase and really don’t fancy a big bill straight off the bat. any help much appriciated!! cheers