steve_c
Grumpy OAP & A2OC Donor
Was going to report some good news as on the way to work this morning since installing the new battery no warning lights came on
But on the way home was the same old engine warning, abs and traction control lights came back
Not sure how worried I should be with MOT coming up in two weeks as being an older car, I read in an earlier comment it won't fail it?
The oil leak also I'm not too sure how bad but one mechanic said it was just weeping from the sump seal and dip stick seal.
Although the same guy said it won't pass an MOT before recommending I put it on ebay for spares and repairs
It isn't leaving anything on my drive anymore since getting the cam carrier resealed, but needs topping up every few weeks
The car clearly needs checking over professionally before you decide on the way forward.
Unless you're prepared to travel further, it's probably best to look for an independent Audi specialist close to you. Google throws up the VW Service Centre in Gosport https://vwsc.co.uk/ as one option. I have no personal experience of them, but in general independent specialists offer significantly better value than main dealers.
Why not ask them to check the car over and give you a condition report? And if you want to go ahead with getting the car an MOT, ask them to do the work for you before they carry out the test?
I'm not sure where you are with @herx doing a VCDS scan for you, and of course we still know very little about your A2. All cars need to be maintained, and your ABS and traction control lights are likely to be an easy fix, but your oil leak may (or may not) indicate a serious problem.