Q5 2.0 tdi automatic

[Linford-quattro]

I'm supposed to be picking up a q5 2.0 tdi automatic. But I've found nothing but endless horror storys on how weak the auto box is with the mechatronics failing. 

It's a facelift model (2012) so I'm hoping someone can tell me they made some sort of improvements from this year, because at the moment I'm thinking of getting the deposit back.

[Steve Q]

I think service history has a part to.plsy in.this. has the gearbox had the relevant fluid changes? But I do appreciate that any electrical.items can fail. 

[Digo]

They revised the gear box on the facelift model but yours is an early 2012 it might still have the older box. Had similar concerns when I bought mine, so went for a late 2013 and 20k done box been fine

[DTR]

I have a 2011 TDI auto and the box is fine I'm on 126000miles now.