Steve Q

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 I'd recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. Best taking it to darkside for this as they've done lots of work on it already.

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

Looks a good project. Could it be injector seals rather than the injectors? I'd recommend doing a full service. Check the brake pads, sometimes the wires and sensor that warns of worn brakes can in fact break.

Yep definitely

As long as you buy a bumper from.same year or close to it and same engine (so exhaust tips the same) then you should be fine 🙂 Euro car parts might give you the exact model. Sorry for delayed reply by the way

Id recommend a diagnostic check to see if any fault codes flag up. Could be an issue with maf sensor, cam sensors etc.

Lovely looking car.

Glad you got sorted 🙂

I bet!

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

Depending on the website.

Think this will depend on what spec the A3 is such as se, sport, s line etc.

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

Not long now

Common issue on vag cars unfortunately.

Have a look at powerflow exhausts. My friend and brother have used them and been pleased with the results.

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 bet you can't wait!

Could it be the maf sensor, cam sensors or crank sensor?

Sport and S line spec will have the firmed suspension. Best way to know is by test driving one.

I'd always recommend buy the best you can afford. I'd recommend buying from a dealer and look at taking out an Audi extended warranty if possible/available. Only an Audi one though not a 3rd party one as they're usually not worth the paper they're written on.

You're welcome. I agree with Gareth there won't be any comeback.

If it's running fine noise wise and no lights on dash I wouldn't tell we buy any car of the fault. They buy to sell the car at auction so it's a risk for anyone buying it and no come back on you.

Are you sure the rear seat back will fit? I ask as aren't the saloons ones fixed and Avant ones fold down? Also front seat airbag wiring can be an issue and the easiest way to prevent problems is to transfer the airbags and wiring from your current seats to the new replacements. As messing with the wiring harness can throw up airbag warning lights which would give the car a fail at MOT time.

Which engine and gearbox option are you looking for Adrian? Diesels, main problem can be failing for filters or egr valves. Both will cost £1k each to fix. If an Auto gearbox makes sure rear changes are smooth and no hesitation. Make sure the gearbox oil has been changed on time. With any car you're looking at check service history and see if there's evidence of cambelt and water pump changes etc. S line spec will get you nicer seats and firmer suspension. Tech packs can be ideal for Saturday nav etc. Baring in mind to retro fit sat nsv can cost around £500. Check YouTube for buyers guides.

As per a comment on the other thread, could this be happening? "increased amounts of carbon build up due to excessive amounts of oil being burned, chunks of carbon will get trapped in the valve seats and cause pitting which leads to the valves leaking"