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I am guessing it will need a belt soon as it was around 5 years ago it was done. I have checked the MOT history which does look very good overall. There is a picture of a lot of documents but I will get them sent over email so I can pre-inspect them. Thanks again and hopefully more Q5 owners may give me some advice too. Never bought an old, high mileage car so very very wary!!

Gareth, Many thanks for this advice. I am no expert so that is something I may well do. It is a private seller. I would always check the tyres yes and always like to have uniformity on those. It currently has almost new winter tyres on. I believe they are all the same tyre. Going to view it later this week. Thanks Simon

I do about 8k per year. There is quite a bit of town driving but happy to give it long runs too in order to prevent the issues. Have you any idea for independent repair costs on the EGR/dpf?

Hi Steve, Many thanks for this, much appreciated. It has a timing belt/water pump at 65/70k but had not had a clutch done. The owner states no judder or slippage though but I am aware that might need doing. It is a manual. I read EGR/dpf issues are common - is that true or if I give it a good run once a week will this keep everything working fine? Thanks Simon

Morning all, new user here any after some real world advice. I am currently downgrading my car due to a house move. I have found a 2011 Audi Q5 2.0tdi SE quattro 143ps manual. It has done 109,000 miles and has had 3 owners with the seller having had it 5 years. It looks in very good condition and has been well looked after. Can anyone give me any advice, what potential issues/costs might I incur and potential prices of repairs. I need it to be a cheap as possible but fully appreciate I am buying a 12 year old car with high mileage. I have never done this before, I always buy nearly new!! Thanks in advance Simon

Morning all, Please can I have as many expert opinions as possible!! I am in for a red Audi A5 sportback 2.0tdi multitronic with 65k on. It has Full Audi service history apart from the last service which was an independent VAG specialist. I have never ever bought a car this old and with this many miles on and I am slightly worried about potential issues down the line. Should I be worried?? I am not going to do massive mileage in it. It is being sold by a reputable dealer and has a 24 month warranty included.