Hazbo1993

Might have a look for a petrol equivalent then!

Only about 5 miles. Looking at MOT records, last owner only did 10000 per year anyway, so these problems may already be an issue

Dont do so much motorway driving will only be every couple of weeks it goes on the motorway. On the way to work I have a national speed limit section to give it a blast. But I'm only doing 15000 a year. Would it be a good idea if I buy it to get it cleaned straight away?

Thanks for the replies on this, just interested to see if anyone else has any views. As above, 2011 67000 miles, manual. last 3 services were done within the Audi group as they've found it on the SEAT System. So you'd hope they're to a good standard. One main thing that keeps bugging me is this potential issue with the DPF. How much is it if that starts playing up?

Haldex has always been ticked on the service! What is that? 🙄

It seems to have all the service book ticked, and shows that everything has been done every time it's been serviced, but like you say, there's no evidence. One thing to note though is that I've test driven it, without the garage checking it previously it and it seemed fine, plus in every gear, smooth. It's at a SEAT dealer so they'll do a full service before it leaves, and they've said I can upgrade to a 24 month warranty. Second and third service however were done by a independent garage in Manchester, that I can't seem to find on the internet 😂 Jst trying to think it through and hopefully make the right decision 😳

Googling the car scared me anyway! 😂 This has kind of just mirrored the views I've already found, it's 2011, and it's been serviced every year but there's no receipts or info on what's done, is have to ring each garage to find out what's been done! if I'm honest I drove it today and it seems to drive lovely but I'm frightened of it being a money pit! No receipts is the biggest issue!

Hi All, I'm reasonably close to purchasing this car, A3 2.0 TDI S Line Quattro. 68000 miles. Can people please just let me know if there's anything major I should be looking for? Will be my first diesel car! Cheers