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Are there any petrol only models? Diesel could be problematic if used for just short journeys.

Alex. Search these forums for problems related to "mild hybrid". In particular see https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/24906-alternator-failure-related-to-mild-hybrid-system Personally I would not touch one with a barge pole in view of Audi's outrageous behaviour to its customers.

It's not going to improve with time so it would not hurt to seek estimates.

As with any diesel used mainly for short journeys you can expect DPF problems at some point.

It's probably the mechatronic control. Audi will charge a fortune to overhaul so it is worth looking into gearbox specialists.

He should be more than surprised, he should be embarrassed and ashamed at how low Audi standards have fallen.

How on earth can a brand new car be passed from the dealer to the buyer without updating software? It makes me wonder if a pre delivery inspection of oil air water and damage was carried out.

Do please let us know the outcome.

Was the above reply of any use to you Patrick?

It's most likely faulty motors for the flaps in the air ducts. Get it scanned on a VCDS or similar code reader.

As you wish. Please let us know the outcome.

A worthy project Frank. One which needs a lot of time, money, enthusiasm and knowledge. I believe you would be better served by a classic car club because we have so few members involved in cars of that age.

From what I have read on the forums if one injector needs to be changed it is well worth changing all of them, but I am not entirely convinced injectors are the real problem. It needs to be scanned on a proper code reader capable of diagnosing your particular car, not just what the college happens to have.

Possibly, but it may be better to have the car scanned to find any underlying or systemic faults.

What he means is that "computer says no" so problem can not exist.

If the steering wheel shaking is not caused by you I'd say that the steering pump servo is at fault.

Thanks for the information.

Congratulations and thanks for letting us know. It would be worth checking the other doors and boot lid.

That does not answer the question about coding. I have already explained that a defective battery can cause erratic unrelated faults and warnings.

And was the new battery coded to the car? If not I suggest you get it professionally tested because it may have been damaged and in turn be the cause of false warnings. See this: https://www.audiownersclub.com/forums/topic/29630-constant-tone-when-engine-started-but-no-dash-warnings/#comment-124249

Abigail. Since we already know your first name there is little point in trying to change it. By the way, only the moderators of this forum can see your email address. Anybody else wanting to contact you must do so via the forum messaging system so disguising your identity is pointless.

When was the battery last renewed?

Get the battery professionally tested as a first step. A dying battery can can cause false warnings such as yours. Do not rely on a multimeter voltage reading. The meter does not impose enough load to give useful information.

Thanks for letting us know.

That's too much of a coincidence to dismiss. Some models, and I don't know if yours is one of them, have connections under the seats and/or carpets for such things as comfort control modules and airbags, so it would be worth looking there for moisture and corrosion of terminals. I also echo Gareth's comments on battery coding. Without coding the new battery may be damaged.