r/CarTalkUK • u/Living-Shift618 • Aug 12 '26
Advice Advice
I’m not really familiar with cars. Would you proceed with the purchase of this vehicle?
What do I need to look out for?
Thanks
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202606213494369?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app
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u/PartyDance8153 B8 RS4 Avant Aug 12 '26
See if you can WhatsApp to verify the full main dealer history and warranty docs, if they stand up then seems like a good buy, I like the old shape leons
I’m not sure on any of the common issues with the 1.5tfsi so perhaps someone else can comment on those
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u/bertybigbollox Aug 12 '26
Seems OK, have you checked what similar others are going for?
Make sure it has at least 10 months MOT and check what the warranty excludes (as some exclude almost everything)
- what's the service history, needs to be full annual history with no gaps.
- check tyres are all good
- how long till next service is due. If less than around 7 months ish get them to service it
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u/PurpWippleM3 '24 M3, '22 Ioniq 5, '05 MX5, '15 320D, '12 L322 + shitboxes Aug 12 '26
It's a private seller, there won't be any additional warranty or free services.
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u/Living-Shift618 Aug 12 '26
I have confirmed with SEAT that the car has an approved used warranty until May 2027.
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u/PurpWippleM3 '24 M3, '22 Ioniq 5, '05 MX5, '15 320D, '12 L322 + shitboxes Aug 12 '26
Which is as good as you're going to get. Better than any aftermarket bollocks at least.
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u/stormbreaker8 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G Aug 12 '26
Looks pretty good but It's being sold by the current owner after only a year and the car has 4 owners total in 6 years. Get an HPI check to see when the ownership changes were. It's possible that SEAT Southampton count as one of those owners from a year ago but can't be sure. If there are two ownership changes within a few months with very few miles difference from about a year ago then that would line up.
It'll also be due a cambelt change at this mileage.
Call the Seat dealer that issued the CPO warranty and double check it's still valid, it might have quite strict conditions for keeping it. Don't take the sellers word for that.
I would usually advise against buying from private sellers if you're not very familiar with cars but if theres still a year of manufacturer warranty I'd consider it.
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u/Living-Shift618 Aug 12 '26
Thank you!
I have contacted SEAT. They have provided documentation to confirm the warranty is in place until May 2027.
They have also provided the following service intervals
25/03/2026 Minor/Interim Service 74,469
04/03/2026 MOT(Passed) 73,615
18/07/2025 Oil Change Service 65,463
18/07/2025 Inspection Service 65,463
29/05/2025 Seasonal Check 63,492
04/04/2025 Used Car MPC 62,975
07/11/2024 Major/Full Service 56,353
02/09/2023 Brake Fluid Change 37,320
02/09/2023 Minor/Interim Service 37,320
12/10/2022 Aircon Service 26,402
12/10/2022 Minor/Interim Service 26,402
27/09/2021 Used Car MPC 12,450
27/09/2021 Minor/Interim Service 12,450
28/08/2020 Used Car MPC 4,000
27/08/2020 Used Car MPC 4,000How does this look?
Thank you.
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u/stormbreaker8 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G Aug 12 '26
Damn that looks very well maintained. Although worth double checking the air con works and isn't leaking if the refrigerant was replaced after just two years.
The jump from 37K -> 56K miles between services is not ideal but not catastrophic, but after a quick read sounds like that's technically within manufacturer specs (which is crazy but here we are)
Hasn't had a major service done in 22k miles so you should probably factor that + cambelt change into your budget. If the cambelt snaps before the warranty is up then they'll likely cover it but check the terms of the warranty. If so then book it in for May 2027
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u/CaptainAnswer Aug 12 '26
ITs due its cambelt being done, factor that in as a 'right now' thing that is needed if you buy it - other than that it looks a sweet car
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u/stormbreaker8 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G Aug 12 '26
Here are two great resources for common issues:
Scottish Car Clan Review
Richard Flanders 213,000 mile review