2014 A6 Allroad BiTdi with 178k - am I mad?

[parson0j]

I just bought a 178k Bitdi for £6k. It's got a full history with oil changes every 10k miles but gearbox oil not changed (or at least can't find any record). Drives like a dream and in great condition. Spoke to owner who had it from registration until 2021 and also his mechanic who looked after it once out of warranty. Been through 2 others in quick succession with less miles but again service schedule maintained. So it's a good car with a good provenance.

Last guy did rear air suspension, serviced and gave it new tyres. This car has been loved!

But I am terrified the thing is going to crap out - I have read too many horror stories about turbos, compressors, gearboxes, DPFs and EGRs and that it's just a matter of time.

Am I mad? would you guys have done it?

[loskie]

what do you want us to say?


The fact it is not documented does not mean it did not happen.

If you are so concerned get the things done at a garage so you know where you are..

In the scheme of things £6k aint much. Especially by PH standards.

[Lincsls1]

Well no point in overthinking now, you've already bought it.
It may be completely reliable for years to come with just some obvious odds n sods required. It may not.
Just enjoy it, but drive with as much mechanical sympathy as you can be bothered with. Usually, you'll know within the first few weeks if its a good car or not.

[smallpaul]

Does it drive okay? All the faults you've listed will have symptoms leading up to failure. Very rare for a car to just go kaboom (Unless you're my mate who snapped his crank on his land rover last week)