Faults:

Other than servicing and normal wear and tear, not faults in my ownership. It is a 12 year old car and looking through the details in its history, it has had the usual consumables replaced and timing belt and water pump.

General Comments:

Love this car, stunning in dark red with alloy wheels. Estate has plenty of space, must be one of the biggest in its class, reminds me of an old Volvo I had back in the day.

2.0 TDi is the best all round engine; I believe mine is the 170 bhp version, fast and does 50 mpg, cannot say fairer than that.

Good to drive, and the SE model is mid range and has plenty of electrics. Passengers always comment on what a spacious comfortable car it is.

I have had it a year and put 10,000 miles on it with no major issues. Plan to keep this long term despite the age and mileage getting on a bit. It is cheap reliable transport, but feels like an expensive luxury car, I see no need to change.

Faults:

Noises from the twin-clutch (DSG) system. Replaced with no arguments.

General Comments:

Superb.

Best value for money.

Quiet, runs smoothly, saves fuel, equivalent to any 2.5L competitor, thanks to its surprising TSI flexible engine, which turns you on from as low as 1500 RPM.

Superb German car, and that tells the whole story.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Early impression is this auto is amazing value for money.

Build quality is excellent.

Seats not quite as comfortable as a Mondeo GHIA X.

Floor covering quality could be improved.

Quiet (road surface permitting!)

The 1.8 TSi engine with DSG gearbox is better than a Mondeo 2.5 V6 Auto.

Overall MPG so far showing 33.7 (Mondeo V6 was 24.7).