Steve Q

I'd recommend getting a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up

Keep us posted on how you get on

Doesn't matter if it's main dealer or not, all dealers have to comply with the sale of goods act. Did you put petrol in it? If not then it sounds like they're fobbing you off.

Is it worth contacting powerflow exhausts to see if they can manufacture one for you?

If under warranty I'd leave it with the dealer to find the fault.

There's always I higher risk of gearbox failure on high mileage cars. But that could go for any major components really.

At least you're aware 🙂

Service history is key. Ideally it should be full service history. Check for proof of cambelt and water pump changes as well as s-tronic gearbox oil changes and oil changes for the quattro system if applicable. Check YouTube for buyers guides. Make sure all electronic items work as some of these such as AC components etc can be expensive to change.

For this to be plug and play the numbers AND letters have to match. Otherwise you'll need it to be coded.

What a bargain! Be careful regarding air bag wiring though as connectors can vary. As such, if conne tors are different the easiest option is to change the airbags abs wiring from your current seats to the new ones believe it or not.

Have they got invoices backing up the stamps in the book? Admittedly this may not help much though as it'll be in Japanese. Due to the strict MOT rules in Japan, I will suspect it's had everything done. As I believe everything has to work on a car in Japan for it to pass an mot. Make sure the seller is changing the language to English on all car systems. As this can be an issue otherwise. I see your in Ely, if that's London I'd highly recommend you get the supplying dealer get you a certificate of conformity from VAG as this will help prove the cars emissions regarding ULEZ.

Timing not quite set or out by a tooth.

Glad it's all fixed 🙂 nothing good comes cheap as they say.

Will be too late now to arrange a stand.

Done

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂

If it's been bought from a dealer within the last 30 days then the dealer has the responsibility to fix it FOC or take the car back for a full refund.

Do t worry you won't get sarcastic comments here. I appreciate the struggle to find parts for old audis. I'm having to source parts in Germany for my A6 C5.

Glad you got sorted 🙂

Is it gearbox or diff?

Sorry no one responded. Whstvwas the fix?

You're welcome 🙂 Not a daft question at all. If it were mine I'd change any gaskets whilst the parts a disassembled. You wouldn't want any leaks after you put it back together.

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 Lovely looking car, le nans died definitely the best one for the A6 C6 in my opinion

I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up

No probs at all, I'm here to help 🙂