Is this definitely a quattro?

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Hi

Just looking at some A3 TFSI models and have a deal agreed in principle with a private seller... But then I was reading a few threads on here where people have bought quattro models and then later found out it was fwd! Whilst probably a very rare occurrence I guess reading it's just got me a little worried I might do the same.

The seller seems legit and has been helpful with any questions and the car does have the quattro logos on the grille and glovebox but as it is a private sale I want to be sure what I'm getting.

I got the vin and reg plate and did try looking at vin decoder websites I even read the my Audi app had a vin decoder so downloaded that but they literally just give me the year and the fact it's a 5 door A3 if there's a working vin decoder somewhere that would be great.

I did read that you can tell from the boot floor and I do have a pic of that.

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Any help is appreciated :)
 
What’s the reg/vin?
 
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WAUZZZ8P59A115457

Drive type 1X1 Four-wheel drive

definitely a quttro

Vehicle Identification No. WAUZZZ8P59A115457
Model Audi A3 Sportback qu.
2.0 FSI
A3
Date of production 04.03.2009
Year 2009
Sales type 8PABDL
Engine Code CCZA
Transmission Code LRG
Axle drive 6A
Equipment QE
Roof color N9
Carpet color code
Exterior color / Paint Code N9 / Z3M

Special editions E4J "S-line"
Lockable wheel bolts 1PD Wheel bolts with anti-theft protection
(unlockable)
Vehicle class differentiation
units/platform components
0HC Vehicle class differentiation -8P0-
tail pipe 0P1 Rear side exhaust tailpipe
drive-off assistance UG1 Hill hold control
Emission standard 7MG Emission standard EU5
Trailer hitch 1D0 without trailer towing
airbag 4UF Airbag for driver and front passenger
with front passenger airbag
deactivation
Aktivkohlebehälter / Ottopartikelfilter 1E1 Activated carbon canister
Label for central electric 0W2 Label for central electric system
English-speaking countries
Tray areas package QE1 Storage compartment package 1
Exterior mirror setting 6XE Exterior mirrors, power-folding/
adjustment, heated
Left exterior mirror 5SJ Left exterior mirror, convex
Right exterior mirror 5RU Right exterior mirror, convex
(large viewing field)
Drive type 1X1 Four-wheel drive
Outside temperature display 9Y1 Outside temperature display
Equipment levels A9D Version ambition
Brake type in rear 1KJ Disc brakes in rear
batteries J1L Battery 280 A (60 Ah)
Brake type, front 1LJ Disc brakes in front
Components with special surface 6FA Components without special surface
Beverage holders 4M0 Without beverage holder
Battery/alternator capacity NY0 Standard battery/alternator capacity
Component part sets with
country-specific design requirements
B0N Component parts set, complying with
vehicle type for Great Britain, various
parts
vehicle tools and jack 1S1 vehicle tools and jack
Brake systems 1AT Electronic stability control (ESC)
Owner's manuals 0VF Information kit in English
brake wear indicator 9U1 brake wear indicator
Heated washer nozzles 9T1 Heated washer nozzles in front
CD ROM/DVD/SD card 7QA Without CD/DVD for navigation
CD changer/CD player 7A0 Without CD changer/CD player
"Charism" 2H0 Without "drive select"
General operating permit, alterations C25 Operating permit, alteration
Cd enhancing underbody panel 2D0 Without cd enhancing underbody panel
Roof rails/roof load rack 3S0 Without roof rails/roof load rack
Roof insert/convertible top 3FA roof without cut out
Suspension system in rear UA3 Rear shock absorption
Decorative films / emblems 6F1 Emblems
Suspension system in front G34 Shock absorption in front
Load-through hatch/ski bag 3X0 without load through system
Insert for the filling up of unleaded
fuel/fuel type
2G7 Filler neck module 1 with insert
Installation differentiation for components 0ES Installation differentiation for
transmission DQ250
-- vehicle components --
Theft protection system 7AL Anti-theft alarm system, interior
monitoring, backup horn and towing
protection
Inserts 5TG Decorative inserts, brushed, matte
aluminum
Scuff plates 7M8 Scuff plates in door apertures
Park distance control 7X1 Park distance control
Electric interface for external use
UF0 Without electric interface
Manufacturing sequence differentiation 0FA Standard manufacturing sequence
window regulator 4R4 Power windows with comfort operation and
circuit breaker
Hood and trunk stay 5NC Standard tailgate vent lock
Pedal cluster VF0 Standard pedal cluster
Headlight activation 8K4 Separate daytime running lights
NAR
Vehicle tracing system 7G0 Without preparation for VTS (Vehicle Tracing System)
Vehicle specifications F0A No special purpose vehicle, standard
equipment
Alternators 8GU Alternator 140 A
Weight category rear axle 0YH Weight range 8
installation control only, no
requirement forecast
Weight category front axle L85 Suspension range 85
installation control only, no
requirement forecast
Base engine TD6 4-cyl. petrol engine 2.0 l assembly 06J.D
cruise control system 8T2 Electronic cruise control system (CCS)
Garage door opener VC0 without Garage door opener
Transmission specifications G0R 6-speed automatic transmission for
four-wheel drive
Rear trim panel 6V1 Rear trim panel (ECE)
Manufacturer A51 Audi AG
Rear spoiler 5J2 Rear spoiler (type 2)
Rear window wiper and washer system 8M1 Rear window wiper washer system with
intermittent wipe
Molded headliner 6NQ Standard molded headlining
Rear seats 3NZ Rear bench seat, not split, split backrest, folding
Heating and air-conditioning system 9AK Climatronic with impact pressure
control, CFC-free
Headlamps 8BD Halogen headlight
Customized installation FC1 Customized installation
Instrument clusters U1B Instrument cluster with mph
speedometer, clock, tachometer and trip
odometer
Breakaway interior rearview mirror 4L2 Breakaway interior rearview mirror,
dimming
Body style K8R Sportsback
Luggage compartment floor covering 6SS Luggage compartment floor covering
Cassette and CD storage unit 4W0 without cassette / CD tray
coolbox 1W0 Without refrigerator/glove compartment
cooling system
Child seats QA0 without child seat
Climatic zones 0Y1 Standard climatic zones
headrest for seat, rear 3Q6 Three rear head restraints
Head restraints 3J1 Hight-adjustable head restraints for
front seats
Fuel tank treatment 2LC Fuel tank with special material
treatment (coextrusion)
Fuel quantity for initial filling 1Z5 Increase in initial standard fuel
filling
Fuel quality 0U0 Fuel quality 98 RON
Fuel systems 1A5 Petrol injector fuel system (FSI)
Body measures 5C0 Without special body measures
Child seat anchors in front 3G1 Child seat anchors, front left (ISOFIX)
Front license plate bracket 6W6 Front license plate bracket
Paint preservative/transit coating 5K5 Transport protection film with
additional transport protection measures
Rear cargo area 3GA Without luggage compartment floor
Light package (lighting) QQ5 With additional lights (interior
lighting)
Steering system arrangement L0R Right-hand drive
steering 1N3 Speed-related variable steering assist
(Servotronic)
Backrest release 3H0 Without backrest release for front seats
Lumbar support 7P0 Without lumbar support
in seat backrests
steering wheels 1XX Leather-wrapped multi-function sports
steering wheel with tiptronic
Driving on the left/on the right AV0 left-hand traffic
Speaker installation 9VD active loudspeakers
Headlight range control 8Q1 Headlight range control
Center armrest 6E3 Front center armrest
Versions FM0 Basic equipment variant
Multi-function display/trip computer 9Q2 Multi-function display/trip computer
with check control
Engine cooling 8Z5 not hot country
Engine specifications D2L 4-cylinder petrol engine 2.0 L/147 KW (16 V)
Turbo FSI, homogeneous
Basic engine is: T59/T61/TQ2/TU2/TD6/TN6
Navigation device 7Q0 without navigation system
rear fog lamp 8TB rear fog lamp
Front fog lamp/additional headlamp 8WB Front fog lamps
Rear of platform module base 4P0 Rear floor panel module, type 1
Platform group class 7PE Platform group class 5
Audi Sport/ Quattro GmbH FQ1 Wheels of Audi Sport/ Quattro GmbH
Quality class AQ0 Standard-production quality
Wheels C8N Alloy wheels 7.5J x 18
Radios 8UM Radio "symphony" (ECE)
Smoker's/non-smoker's package 9JD Smoker's package, ashtray in front
Tire pressure monitoring system 7K0 Without tyre pressure monitor
tire HM4 Tires 225/40 R18 92Y xl
Tire suppliers V0A Tires without specification of tire
brand
Spare wheel/breakdown kit 1G9 Space-saving spare wheel for temporary
use, radial tire
(5-hole)
PQD
RSM
WQS
Side airbag 4X3 Side airbag in front, with curtain
airbag
Gearshift knob/handle 7F9 Gearshift knob/handle in plastic/leather
Self-collection / special control A00 No self-collection
Special labels/plates 0SS Labels in English and French
Front seat, left 3TG Sports comfort seat in front, left
Front seat, right 3SG Sports comfort seat, front, right
Seat belt check 9P1 Seat belt reminder, electric contact in
buckle
Center rear seat belts 3C7 3-point seat belt for center rear seat
seat covers N7V Seat trim covers in fabric and pearl
napa leather
Seat adjustment 3L3 Manual height adjustment for front seats
seat heater 4A0 without seat heater
Safety certificate 0LL With special labels
safety certificates for England
Safety head restraint system 3K3 with safety head restraint system
Audio-response system/voice control QH0 without voice control
Side and rear windows 4KC Side and rear windows in heat-insulating
glass
Sunroof roller blind for rear/side windows 3Y6 Sun screen for rear window
power outlet 7B0 without socket
Bumper 2JD Sports bumpers
Rear stabilizer 0BE Rear stabilizer
Front stabilizer bar 0AE Front stabilizer bar
Handling production and pre-production FA0 Control of standard production
Heavy-duty/sports version 2UC Sports version
Headlamp washer system 8X0 Without headlamp washer system
Special approval measures 3M3 Passenger car design
Protection frame (rollover bar) 2Y0 Without protection frame
Door and lid locking system 4K2 Central locking system with radio
remote control, two-stage unlocking
Type approval countries/countries with
special requirements
B09 Type approval country GB/Northern
Ireland
Carrier frequency for remote control 5D1 Carrier frequency 433.92 to 434.42 Mhz
Partition 3CA without partition
Transit coating NT1 Transit coating (type 2)
doors 0A2 4 doors
TV reception/digital radio reception QV0 without TV/digital radio reception
Front underbody guard 1SA Without additional front underbody guard
Identification plates 1EX Special identification label for EC
for M1 passenger vehicles
Type sign 2Z1 Type sign at rear
and "Quattro" nameplates respectively
First aid kit / warning triangle 1T2 warning triangle
Telephone / telematics 9W0 Without car phone preparation/
installation
windscreen 7S0 Without windbreak
LongLife Service Regime QG1 LongLife Service Regime
Heat accumulator system/auxiliary heater 7E0 W/o heat accumulator/auxiliary heating
Windshield Glass 4GQ Windshield in heat-insulating glass
Washer fluid level indicator 8W1 Washer fluid level indicator
Additional tires (snow tires) 2WA without spare tyre
floor mats 0TD Front and rear floor mats
Decorative trims 4ZP Decorative trims
Additional child seat anchors 3B4 Child seat anchors for
child seat system ISOFIX
Additional dust seals 6U0 Without additional seals outside
Auxiliary heating system 9M0 Without auxiliary heater/parking heater
 
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You could always have a look under the back to see if there is a rear differential, it will be pretty obvious tbh.
 
You could always have a look under the back to see if there is a rear differential, it will be pretty obvious tbh.

Cheers but happy enough with the vin decode Darren provided, to be honest dont really know why I doubted, was a stupid fit of paranoia after reading a thread on here about someone getting stung.

Now I just have timing chain tensioner to worry me after reading it's a ccza engine :welcoming:
 
You could always have a look under the back to see if there is a rear differential, it will be pretty obvious tbh.

The information I retrieved was from factory database so it’s 100% accurate ;)
 
Surely a quick look underneath would have saved some time though.
 
Surely a quick look underneath would have saved some time though.

The car is 50 miles away so the vin decode actually meant I'm definitely going to see it, had it come back as a fwd would have saved me over 2 wasted hours as it stands I'm going to view it with the spec confirmed
 
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The information I retrieved was from factory database so it’s 100% accurate ;)
is there a way you can check mine too? please? my PR codes sticker was removed from the boot when i got the car, and i lost my service book, which had the copy of the sticker :( so i dont really have the whole list, and you'd do me a huge favour!

WAUZZZ8P7CA066754
 
is there a way you can check mine too? please? my PR codes sticker was removed from the boot when i got the car, and i lost my service book, which had the copy of the sticker :( so i dont really have the whole list, and you'd do me a huge favour!

WAUZZZ8P7CA066754

Sure


Vehicle Identification No WAUZZZ8P7CA066754
Model audi s3 qu. 2.0
Date of production 13.10.2011
Year 2012
Sales type 8P1S4L
Engine Code CDLC
Transmission Code NJE
Axle drive 6A
Equipment ZW
Roof color X5
Carpet color code
Exterior color / Paint Code
X5 / Z7H

Special editions E0A Without special action equipment
Lockable wheel bolts 1PD Wheel bolts with anti-theft protection(unlockable)
Vehicle class differentiationunits/platform components 0HC Vehicle class differentiation -8P0-
tail pipe 0P1 Rear side exhaust tailpipe
drive-off assistance UG1 Hill hold control
Emission standard 7MG Emission standard EU5
Trailer hitch 1D0 without trailer towing
airbag 4UE driver and front passanger airbags
Aktivkohlebehälter / Ottopartikelfilter 1E1 Activated carbon canister
Label for central electric 0W5 Label for central electric system Portuguese a. Spanish-speaking countries
Tray areas package QE1 Storage compartment package 1
Exterior mirror setting 6XC Exterior mirrors: power-adjustable
Follow-on warranty EA5 2 years follow-on warranty,max. 80 000 km
Left exterior mirror 5SL Left exterior mirror, aspherical
Right exterior mirror 5RU Right exterior mirror, convex (large viewing field)
Drive type 1X1 Four-wheel drive
Outside temperature display 9Y1 Outside temperature display
Equipment levels A9D Version ambition
Brake type in rear 1KW Disc brakes in rear
batteries J0L Battery 340 A (70 Ah)
Brake type, front 1ZK Disc brakes in front
Components with special surface 6FC exterior mirror housing aluminum
Beverage holders 4M0 Without beverage holder
Battery/alternator capacity NY2 Increased battery capacity
Component part sets with country-specific design requirements B0A build parts set without county specific documentation
vehicle tools and jack 1S1 vehicle tools and jack
Brake systems 1AT Electronic stability control (ESC)
Owner's manuals 0VD Information kit in Spanish
brake wear indicator 9U1 brake wear indicator
Heated washer nozzles 9T0 Without heated washer nozzles
CD ROM/DVD/SD card 7QA Without CD/DVD for navigation
CD changer/CD player 7A0 Without CD changer/CD player
"Charism" 2H2 Controlled shock absorption magnetic ride
General operating permit, alterations C00 Operating permit, initial registration
Cd enhancing underbody panel 2D0 Without cd enhancing underbody panel
Roof rails/roof load rack 3S0 Without roof rails/roof load rack
Roof insert/convertible top 3FE Tilting and sliding glass sunroof withsunbshade
Suspension system in rear UA7 Rear shock absorption
Decorative films / emblems 6F3 Emblems
Suspension system in front G29 Shock absorption in front
Load-through hatch/ski bag 3X0 without load through system
Insert for the filling up of unleaded fuel/fuel type 2G7 Filler neck module 1 with insert
Installation differentiation for components 0ES Installation differentiation for transmission DQ250
Theft protection system 7AL Anti-theft alarm system, interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection
Inserts 5TG Decorative inserts, brushed, mattealuminum
Scuff plates 7M2 Scuff plates in door apertures with "S" emblem
Park distance control 7X0 Without park distance control
Electric interface for external use UF1 Electric interface for external use
Manufacturing sequence differentiation 0FA Standard manufacturing sequence
window regulator 4R4 Power windows with comfort operation and circuit breaker
Hood and trunk stay 5NC Standard tailgate vent lock
Pedal cluster VF1 pedal cluster
Headlight activation 8K1 Separate daytime running light
Vehicle tracing system 7G0 Without preparation for VTS (Vehicle Tracing System)
Vehicle specifications F0A No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment
Alternators 8GU Alternator 140 A
Weight category rear axle 0YC Weight range 3 installation control only, no requirement forecast
Weight category front axle L26 Suspension range 26 installation control only, no requirement forecast
Base engine TA2 4-cyl. petrol engine 2.0 l assembly 06F.D
cruise control system 8T0 Without cruise control system (CCS)
Garage door opener VC0 without Garage door opener
Transmission specifications G0R 6-speed automatic transmission for four-wheel drive
Rear trim panel 6V1 Rear trim panel (ECE)
Manufacturer A51 Audi AG
Rear spoiler 5J3 Deflector vane
Rear window wiper and washer system 8M1 Rear window wiper washer system with intermittent wipe
Molded headliner 6NJ Standard molded headlining
Rear seats 3NZ Rear bench seat, not split, split backrest, folding
Heating and air-conditioning system 9AK Climatronic with impact pressure control, CFC-free
Headlamps 8BP Bi-functional headlamp with gas discharge lamp
Customized installation FC1 Customized installation
Instrument clusters U1A Instrument cluster with km/h speedometer, clock, tachometer and trip odometer
Breakaway interior rearview mirror 4L6 Breakaway interior rearview mirror, auto-dimming
Body style K8G Hatchback
Luggage compartment floor covering 6SS Luggage compartment floor covering
Cassette and CD storage unit 4W0 without cassette / CD tray
coolbox 1W0 Without refrigerator/glove compartment cooling system
Child seats QA0 without child seat
Climatic zones 0Y1 Standard climatic zones
headrest for seat, rear 3Q6 Three rear head restraints
Head restraints 3J1 Hight-adjustable head restraints for front seats
Fuel tank treatment 2LC Fuel tank with special material treatment (coextrusion)
Fuel quantity for initial filling 1Z2 Increase in initial standard fuel filling
Fuel quality 0U1 Fuel quality 95-91 RON
Fuel systems 1A5 Fuel system for SI engine
Body measures 5C0 Without special body measures
Child seat anchors in front 3G0 Without child seat anchora in front (ISOFIX)
Front license plate bracket 6W6 Front license plate bracket
Paint preservative/transit coating 5K5 Transport protection film with additional transport protection measures
Light package (lighting) QQ5 With additional lights (interior lighting)
Steering system arrangement L0L Left-hand drive
steering 1N3 Speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic)
Backrest release 3H9 Backrest release for front seats with Easy Entry feature
Lumbar support 7P0 Without lumbar support in seat backrests
steering wheels 2PK Leather-wrapped multi-function sports steering wheel with tiptronic
Driving on the left/on the right AV1 right-hand traffic
Speaker installation 8RY loudspeaker with BOSE-sound
Headlight range control 8Q3 Dynamic headlight range control (self-adjusting while driving)
Center armrest 6E3 Front center armrest
Versions FN0 "S" variant
Multi-function display/trip computer 9Q7 Multi-function display/trip computer
Engine cooling 8Z5 not hot country
Engine specifications D81 4-cylinder SI engine 2.0 l/188 kW (16V) turbo FSI, homogeneous base engine is TA2
Navigation device 7Q0 without navigation system
Front fog lamp/additional headlamp 8WB Front fog lamps
Upgrading measures GP0 Vehicles w/o special upgrade measures
Rear of platform module base 4P0 Rear floor panel module, type 1
Platform group class 7PE Platform group class 5
Audi Sport/ Quattro GmbH FQ0 Series wheels
Quality class AQ0 Standard-production quality
Wheels C8C Alloy wheels 7.5J x 18
Radios 8UQ Radio "concert" for USA
Smoker's/non-smoker's package 9JD Smoker's package, ashtray in front
Tire pressure monitoring system 7K6 Tire pressure monitoring system
tire HM4 Tires 225/40 R18 92Y xl
Tire suppliers V0A Tires without specification of tire brand
Spare wheel/breakdown kit 1G9 Space-saving spare wheel for temporary use, radial tire (5-hole)
Type of tire VG6 Type of tire: design
Side airbag 4X3 Side airbag in front, with curtainairbag
Gearshift knob/handle 7F9 Gearshift knob/handle in plastic/leather
Self-collection / special control A00 No self-collection
Special labels/plates 2KQ Labels in English and Spanish
Front seat, left 3TG Sports comfort seat in front, left
Front seat, right 3SG Sports comfort seat, front, right
Seat belt check 9P1 Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle
Center rear seat belts 3C7 3-point seat belt for center rear seat
seat covers N7U Seat trim covers in Alcantara® and pearl napa leather
Seat adjustment 3L3 Manual height adjustment for front seats
seat heater 4A0 without seat heater
Safety certificate I4B With special labels safety certificates for Chile
Safety head restraint system 3K3 with safety head restraint system
Start-stop system/regenerative braking 7L3 Without start/stop system without regenerative braking
Audio-response system/voice control QH0 without voice control
Side and rear windows 4KC Side and rear windows in heat-insulating glass
Sunroof roller blind for rear/side windows 3Y6 Sun screen for rear window
power outlet 7B0 without socket
Bumper 2JU Standard bumpers
Rear stabilizer 0BE Rear stabilizer
Front stabilizer bar 0AE Front stabilizer bar
Handling production and pre-production FA0 Control of standard production
Heavy-duty/sports version 2UC Sports version
Headlamp washer system 8X1 Headlamp washer system
Windshield wiper intermittent control/
light/rain sensor
8N1 Windshield wiper intermittent control
Special approval measures 3M3 Passenger car design
Protection frame (rollover bar) 2Y0 Without protection frame
Nameplate set 0NA Without nameplate set (without model designation)
Door and lid locking system 4K4 Central locking w/ radio remote control
Type approval countries/countries with special requirements B46 Type approval country Chile
Carrier frequency for remote control 5D1 Carrier frequency 433.92 to 434.42 Mhz
Partition 3CA without partition
Transit coating NT1 Transit coating (type 2)
doors 0A1 2 doors
TV reception/digital radio reception QV0 without TV/digital radio reception
Front underbody guard 1SB Additional front underbody guard
Identification plates 1EY Special identification label with weight data, but without general operating permit (ROW)
Type sign 2Z1 Type sign at rear and "Quattro" nameplates respectively
First aid kit / warning triangle 1T3 First aid kit with warning triangle
Telephone / telematics 9ZX Telephone preparation for cellphone
Maintenance contract EW0 Without maintenance contract
windscreen 7S0 Without windbreak
LongLife Service Regime QG1 LongLife Service Regime
Heat accumulator system/auxiliary heater 7E0 W/o heat accumulator/auxiliary heating
Windshield Glass 4GP Windshield in heat-insulating glass with sunshield and viewing window for vehicle identification number
Washer fluid level indicator 8W1 Washer fluid level indicator
Additional tires (snow tires) 2WA without spare tyre
floor mats 0TD Front and rear floor mats
Decorative trims 4ZP Decorative trims
Additional child seat anchors 3B0 Without additional child seat anchors
Additional dust seals 6U0 Without additional seals outside
Auxiliary heating system 9M0 Without auxiliary heater/parking heater
 
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The car is 50 miles away so the vin decode actually meant I'm definitely going to see it, had it come back as a fwd would have saved me over 2 wasted hours as it stands I'm going to view it with the spec confirmed
if you lift the boot floor and take a picture of the factory sticker, all the codes will detail what options the car came with from factory, and type them in here
 
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if you lift the boot floor and take a picture of the factory sticker, all the codes will detail what options the car came with from factory, and type them in here

Some but not all
 
Maybe a Quattro but doesn’t mean it’s all working ok so check it all works. Hopefully the roads are wet where you’re going so floor the throttle to see if the Haldex coupling engages.
 
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Totally agree with the member above . Just make sure it's a bone dry road
 
Maybe a Quattro but doesn’t mean it’s all working ok so check it all works. Hopefully the roads are wet where you’re going so floor the throttle to see if the Haldex coupling engages.

Bought the car over a week ago :whistle2:

Actually, the roads were wet, proper thunderstorms when I went over so got to test it out but having the Haldex oil done with the service this week just to be safe...

Unfortunately, as it was so wet there were quite a few little cosmetic issues that I didn't notice until it was dry
 
Bought the car over a week ago :whistle2:

Actually, the roads were wet, proper thunderstorms when I went over so got to test it out but having the Haldex oil done with the service this week just to be safe...

Unfortunately, as it was so wet there were quite a few little cosmetic issues that I didn't notice until it was dry
Quick tip get the car Scanned with a genuine Vcd's cable and get the mechanic to keep autoscan so you can have it , that way in future any problems you can compare scans or even better invest in one if your thinking off kerping car for a good while , it will work on all VAG cars
 
I did a scan last week with the Carista pro app and have that saved... maybe worth going for VCDS though as the wife has an ibiza too but I already done all the coding I want with Carista...

Anyone know if vcds shows more codes than carista? thought it was a full scan but could be wrong, also I did clear the codes already as they were related to door lock actuators which I had repaired
 
I am not as clued up on Carista so couldn't really say 100% but what i can say through some forum posts i have noticed its codes are not always found on the Ross-tech web site.
Now the Vcd's can be expensive ( unlimited vins ) but you can get it as cheap as £225 for hex -v2 3vin worth given @NHN a PM ( if ur interested ) as he is a uk supplier .
 
Yeah maybe still worth buying... considering doing my own DSG oil change, watched a few videos and looks pretty easy but need to read the temps...

Anyone know if the VCDS light software can read oil temps as its free and I already have an OBD II USB cable the I used for my BMW
 
OBD Eleven is a cheaper alternative to VCDS that does most of the same functions.
Very useful tool and far more portable.
 
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I've already done some coding with Carista...

I have a bluetooth ELM (but know OBDeleven only supports their own version)

And also already have a USB OBDII cable (but know VCDS only support their own version)

Right now all I'm actually looking for functionally now is to real-time monitor the oil temps to DIY the DSG oil and filter change
 
Use Torque, it should be able to do that if you don't want to get OBD Eleven (which can do that).
 
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Thanks will check. I paid for the Torque pro app ages ago but 3 years with BMWs rendered it basically useless hopefully it will do what I need
 
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is there a way you can check mine too? please? my PR codes sticker was removed from the boot when i got the car, and i lost my service book, which had the copy of the sticker :( so i dont really have the whole list, and you'd do me a huge favour!

WAUZZZ8P7CA066754
try this carmotospecs.com/check-vin/?vin=WAUZZZ8P7CA066754
 

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