billnewaudi

No, that wasn't the case at all, my jokey point has gone woooosh. Good bye!

To be clear, 'a' are the good owners! 'b' is pretty typical, hence 16,000 miles services 'c' is pretty much a par for the course risk for Audis and BMWs imho

I've done the free checks, I wasn't going to pay until I'd seen it (it might be a dog after all - hard to tell from photos I've leaned). Basically I know these cars can be owned by a) Audi owners forum type people, or b) know nothing about cars but want a badge and only do servicing when something beeps or fails, and c) nobs. I need to look at the invoices that come with it and check 😉

All very very helpful, thank you. When the V5 is changed to the trader, does that get recorded on 'the system' or is that just changes of keeper and changes of number plate?

I've had lots of 100k+ cars, they've all been fine apart from BMWs, which have appalling engine longevity. Never had an Audi (or DSG) though there seem to be plenty at 200k+ so I assumed that was a good sign. I think modern cars, if serviced well (i.e. not long life, or any BMW lol) last very well tbh.

Yeah good point, I'll ask to see the invoice. I'll use that advice re driving, thanks very much.

Yes it is, but the car looks great and is a very nice spec. Several things are in its favour, low owners, DSG services, no tow bar, its just that I'd not seen a DSG with 'new clutch' being mentioned before so I wasn't sure if it was a red flag or not. I'll pay for a full background check if I'm tempted to buy it. This is it https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509116259066 Cheers

No; I mean it is usual for adverts on manual cars to say "new clutch" or "new brakes" or whatever, I just haven't noticed any DSG cars with "new clutch" mentioned, so I wondered if it was normal... you say it is, but I've only seen one ad that mentions this. You say it is normal to have a clutch replaced on a DSG, so maybe people just don't mention it or some peculiar reason! (Or maybe you're wrong and DSG units only vey rarely need a new clutch??)

On manual cars yes, but I haven't seen any adverts for DSG cars that says new clutch fitted, but maybe it is normal as you say, which is good.

Well the concern is that the whole DSG gearbox is full of clutches (or is it not?), so if one or both of the drive clutches have been replaced then a) it may have been driven harshly and b) the rest of the clutch packs may be in at the end of their lives, especially if the gearbox has then had loads of clutch pack debris circulating. Or are the drive clutches dry and the rest of the box is wet?? I suppose my original question was is it normal to need new clutches and it seems it is, so at least that is something positive.

Hi Thanks for the replies. The car is on 120,000 miles and is a DSG gearbox, i.e. what Audi call S Tronic though I'm fairly sure that is a DSG. I understand they have two clutches for the odd and even gears and another (I think) for the drive to the wheels. Does that sound right that the clutch pack would need replacing, is that typical? Thanks B

Hello all. Nice to meet new, I am new and don't actually have an Audi yet but am determined to get a C7 A6 or A6 Allroad. There is a nice one on Autotrader but it says it has recently had a new clutch fitted. I have never seen this required in other high mileage Audis. Can anyone tell me if this is a normal job to have to do at some point, or if it is a sign of abuse by the previous owner? Anything I should look for when driving? It is the mid bhp one I'm interested in, i.e. the one below the Biturbo but above the 200 bhp one. Seems to be a sweet spot for performance and mpg as far as I can tell but any other opinions are very welcome. I come from a history of owning several Mercs, so I am keen to avoid their awful build quality (NB I still liked them and am exaggerating slightly but I fancy a reliable car now but due to my spec requirements and budget whatever I buy will be ~100k mile car!) Many thanks BILL