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mine did the same thing, finished up calling aa out my car is a 2009 1.9 td and on checking the battery was the original one (11 years old) new battery fitted no problems now

Gareth, Good news!!!! Firsty, I took your advice and went the Araldite / bush route and so far it has held perfectly. Also I found a brand new part sourced from Germany by Prestige Motor Services (Audi specialist ) for £22 inc shipping. This is their details in case any of you guys get stuck for parts: enquiry@presrigemotorservices.co.uk Thanks for you help👍🏾 D.

Hello Jamie, Since you having (occasional) symptoms akin to battery failure, then the first port of call in an investigation is to have the battery checked. Process of elimination. Either charge the battery overnight, or take it for a 20 mile run, to ensure it should be fully charged, then get the battery efficiency checked - Halfords will do this. If the battery is found to be suspect - would I buy a replacement from Halfords?? I always buy either Varta or Bosch (same) batteries at competitive prices from on-line quick delivery battery specialist suppliers - not from three worded on line motor factors offering high discounts on inflated ‘retail’ prices! If the battery proves to be serviceable then let us know, or better still, let us know anyway. Kind regards, Gareth.