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If it matters to you whether other folk have had this problem then a search of the relevant A5 forum should reveal some answers.

Petrol, diesel, or hybrid power?

You'll not get a reply Mandhir. The vendor has left the forum.

Well it was never going to get better on its own. One or more bushes has perished, as Richard has said, and if it can not be identified you will need to change them all. Comparison with other cars is pointless because you don't know the composition of the rubber or the loads that have been imposed on it.

It might be a blown head gasket, it might be a cracked head, but the most likely cause is a defective EGR cooler.

I suspect that is more of a temporary fix than a permanent solution, because the source of the problem has not been identified and rectified. Nevertheless if it keeps the car going until the fault can be found it is indeed progress.

That may mean that the body has twisted so the problem may be greater than just the door closure. I suggest you get the car onto an alignment jig to check it first. It would be a shame to get the door closing properly only to find the car crabs or wanders along the road, or that the tyres are scrubbed to shreds.

What progress Ian?

Try a variation of that technique: press and hold the up/down switch until the glass has stopped moving but continue to hold the switch for another ten seconds.

Any news on this Simon?

See this topic which may or may not be related. https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/24906-alternator-failure-related-to-mild-hybrid-system

I have pointed you in one possible direction, so it is now time to do your own research. There is endless information available if you are really interested, but somehow I don't believe you are. I am withdrawing from this discussion.

Charge it daily at work. Charge it once per week at a public charge point. Charge it at a supermarket while shopping. Charge it at a garage en route from work. Those options may not be as convenient as home charging, but are entirely possible.

I know you have seen the above two questions Kian, so I can only assume you are unwilling to help other members of the forum by replying. One warning coming up.

Well if you don't know what aspects of a car appeal to you how can I possibly suggest something you might like? From a purely practical point of view of using the car for a daily commute of eighteen miles with minimal wear and cost a battery electric car would be most suitable.

What's a plip?

Is it petrol, diesel, or hybrid?

A common problem with Audis of that era is damage to the wires within the rubber bellows between door and frame. It is worth checking all doors and the boot lid.

Any update for us Kian?

Alex. Given your evident lack of knowledge about cars and how to care for them, I ask again why you are so insistent on this one particular engine? The car you enquired about is utterly unsuited to the type of driving you do, so what is guiding your choices?

It's a known problem with your type of short journey driving that will prematurely ruin any engine.

Spartacus made a good point about insurance claims. If there were any they would have jacked up your premiums.

Congratulations. Perhaps the seller faced bureaucratic hurdles posting it to outside the EU.

Good man. I wish other new members would do the same. Welcome.