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I think ive found one which im going to look at later. Ive got the V5C reference number and reg and looking through the MOT history last month it had the following advisory notices: Centre clamp Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the...

Thanks, unfortunately I dont know anyone who knows audi's. Are there any textbook things I should be looking for of an a3 of this age? turbo whine? or poor gear engaging?

Im looking to spend around 2k on an A3 looking about it seems to limit to petrols in the following engine size/spec 1.6, 1.8, 1.8T some are SE's some Sport. Im just wondering what I should be looking for and more importantly what I shouldnt be.. Apologies if this has been answered before I did a...

you could also fill out the milage on the document as well before he signs

Went to the Audi garage yesterday to enquire about the A1 aparently (at least at my local branch) they wont have any till march 2011. Im wondering if its possible to get one sooner? anyone any suggestions?

what should i be looking for in the paperwork?

Anyone bought from an auction? Any tips?

sorry mate the high milage is scary the **** out of me

Ive been looking for about a month now for a 05 facelift A3 2.0 TDI Sport/SE in any colour aoround the 7.5k mark. Ive been looking on: Autotrader - seems good although not many on and asking prices vary wildly Pistonheads - most seem priced right just slim on numbers for the spec im after or...

how would I be able to tell the difference between a 1.6 and a 1.6fsi? Is there a way to lookup the model / bhp from the car registration somewhere? Only reason is Ive read that the normal 1.6 is underpowered and needs to be driven hard

Dont mean to be negative in any way but a lot of stolen cars do get recovered and returned. Ive always wondered how long insurance companies wait before paying out and what happens if the car is found after

Im going to look at a TDi A3 DSG and im just wondering with it being such a high milage car what i should be looking out for? is there anything costly that should have been done by the milage -OR- could possible fail at this milage? Im also a little wary of the DSG gearbox.. im guessing this is...

are those RAC inspections worth the money?

Sold my rocco 2.0 GT Tsi few weeks ago absoutely loved it. Ridiculously well specced as standard and pretty quick. Just couldnt justify keeping it for how few miles I drive... dont suppose you fancy selling your a3 im in the market now im carless ;)

How would i check for porous heads and turbo issues?