Audi Pre-Purchase Inspection
A full computer scan, bodywork check, and road test for any used Audi before you buy — a written report with photos within an hour, and we deduct its cost from the repair bill if you fix it with us.
Audi pre-purchase inspection is a full check covering the computer, bodywork, and a road test, carried out before you sign any agreement to buy a used Audi.
Used Audi faults follow patterns we know well: the dry DQ200 clutch, the DL501 mechatronic unit, EA888 oil consumption, and a leaking air suspension — we catch them with a computer scan and road test before they become your problem.
We hand you a written report with photos within an hour of the inspection, ready to use for negotiating the price or deciding whether to buy with confidence.
Why inspect a used Audi before buying it?
A used car hides faults a short test drive won't reveal: cleared fault codes, hidden oil consumption, or a worn gearbox running quietly for now. A computer scan paired with technical experience catches these before you sign, giving you a fair price or a reason to walk away.
The seller doesn't always hide a fault on purpose; sometimes they don't know about it themselves. Clearing fault codes from the computer's memory before listing the car for sale is a common way to switch off the warning light temporarily, and our inspection catches the pending codes that return within days of the clear.
Every Audi model has a known fault pattern we check for by name during the inspection, not a generic surface-level check.
- A3 / Q3
- The dry DQ200 clutch wears silently — a slight shudder that disappears when you press harder on the test drive
- A4
- Oil consumption on the B8-generation 2.0 TFSI engine — only shows up with an actual oil level check
- A6
- The DL501 mechatronic unit stores a fault code despite seemingly smooth shifting on a short drive
- Q7
- Air suspension with a leaking strut settles after a full night parked — invisible while the compressor is running
What does the inspection include?
The inspection covers four areas: a computer scan of every control unit, a bodywork and paint check for prior accidents, a fluids and leak check, and an actual road test. We also verify the true mileage to rule out odometer tampering before you decide to buy.
- Full computer scan
- Reads every control unit (engine, gearbox, ABS, airbags) plus pending and stored fault codes
- Bodywork and paint
- Paint thickness measured with a gauge to detect impact or resprayed panels
- Fluids
- Engine oil, gearbox oil, and coolant checked for colour and condition
- Road test
- Acceleration, shifting, brakes, and suspension behaviour under real driving conditions
- True mileage check
- Matches the kilometre reading stored in the control units against the number shown on the dash
How does the inspection uncover the car's real history?
A car's computer stores its true history: old fault codes despite a clear, module readiness status, and the scheduled-service reset log. This data reveals mechanical accidents or neglected maintenance a clean exterior can hide.
Fault memory keeps a record of codes even after they're cleared from the main display; a VCDS scanner reads the pending and stored codes inside each control unit individually, not just the general dashboard summary.
The scheduled-service counter logs the date and mileage of the last reset inside the engine control unit; comparing it against the seller's invoices reveals maintenance that was claimed but never actually done, or done with poor-quality filters.
- Fault memory
- Codes stay stored even after clearing — they show up as a pending record on a VCDS scan
- Readiness status
- Reveals a computer reset performed just before the car was listed for sale
- Scheduled-service counter
- Date and mileage of the last service reset logged inside the control unit
- Chassis number (VIN)
- Links the car to its actual record and exposes any mismatch with the registration
How do we carry out an Audi pre-purchase inspection?
We inspect the car in four steps: log its details and chassis number, run a full computer scan of every module, check the bodywork and take it for a road test, then hand you a written report with photos within an hour that details every fault found and its approximate repair cost.
Log the car's details
Record the VIN and listing details before arriving at the inspection location.
Computer scan
Read every control unit with a VCDS/ODIS scanner and log the stored and pending codes.
Bodywork check and road test
Inspect the paint and body, then take a road test covering acceleration, brakes, suspension, and shifting.
Deliver a photo report
Hand over a written report within an hour of the inspection with photos of any faults and a final recommendation.
What does the inspection report include?
The inspection report is a written document covering every system's results — engine, gearbox, electrical, and bodywork — with photos of any faults found, a severity rating for each, and a repair cost estimate in SAR, delivered within an hour of the inspection for negotiating or walking away.
- Computer scan results
- Stored and pending codes for every control unit, with an explanation of each
- Bodywork and paint assessment
- A map of original panels versus resprayed or impacted ones
- Road test results
- Notes on the gearbox, brakes, and suspension during actual driving
- Repair cost estimate
- An approximate figure in SAR for each fault found, based on our standard pricing
- Final recommendation
- Buy, negotiate the price, or walk away from the deal
Which Audi models do we inspect?
We inspect every used Audi model without exception, and each model has its own known extra checkpoints: oil consumption and the timing chain on the A4, the gearbox mechatronic unit on the A6, and air suspension on the Q7 — our inspection targets these points specifically on top of the full check.
- A4
- Checks 2.0 TFSI oil consumption (drain and measure the difference) plus the timing chain and its tensioner
- A6
- Checks the DL501 gearbox mechatronic unit by reading clutch values and shift behaviour under load
- Q7
- Checks the air suspension: corner sag, compressor operation, and air leaks after standing for a long time
- Q5
- Checks brake pads, which wear faster under the quattro drivetrain's weight
Ready to look at your car today
Initial computer diagnosis and a written report before any repair.
How much does an Audi pre-purchase inspection cost?
An Audi pre-purchase inspection costs SAR 350 to 500, covering the computer scan, bodywork check, road test, and written report. We deduct the full inspection cost from any repair you have done with us after the purchase.
| Service | Indicative range (SAR) |
|---|---|
| Pre-purchase inspection (computer + bodywork + road test + report) | 350 – 500 |
| Full computer scan (all modules + report) | 150 – 250 |
Why choose our inspection before buying an Audi?
We work on Audi exclusively, and we know its typical faults by name before we even connect the scanner: DQ200 clutch, DL501 mechatronic unit, EA888 oil consumption. Our report is impartial because we don't sell the car and have no relationship with the seller, and our written warranty covers any repair that follows.
- Audi specialists only
- 8 Volkswagen Group-certified technicians who know each model's faults
- Original equipment
- VCDS and ODIS to read every control unit without exception
- Impartial report
- No relationship with the seller or dealership — the report works for you alone
- Discount on repair
- The inspection cost is deducted in full from the repair bill if done with us
Where do we carry out the inspection?
We inspect the car at the seller's own location anywhere in Riyadh, through our mobile service, using the same workshop-grade equipment and a portable VCDS scanner — no need to move the car or coordinate with a third party before you decide to buy.
- Does the inspection need the seller's approval?
- Yes, and a serious seller agrees to an impartial inspection right away because it proves the car is sound; a dealer or individual refusing the inspection is reason enough to question the deal.
- How long does the inspection take?
- About 90 minutes for the full inspection: computer scan, bodywork check, and road test, followed by report delivery within an hour of finishing the inspection.
- Does the inspection detect odometer tampering?
- Yes; we compare the mileage reading stored across multiple control units against the number shown on the dash, and any mismatch reveals odometer tampering.
- What if the car is outside Riyadh?
- Our mobile service currently covers Riyadh only; we can receive the car at our Al Olaya workshop if it can be moved, or arrange a tow truck to bring it in for inspection.
- Is the price the same for every model?
- Yes, the price runs from SAR 350 to 500 for every Audi model without exception, with the exact figure within that range depending on engine size and gearbox type.
- What should I do if the inspection finds a major fault?
- The written report gives you grounds to negotiate the price or walk away from the deal, and we provide an immediate repair quote if you decide to buy despite the fault.
Related
- Audi Computer DiagnosticsA deeper check on a specific fault after purchase
- Common Audi A4 problems and their fixesThe faults our pre-purchase inspection checks for
- Mobile Audi ServiceThe same team carries out the inspection at the seller's location
- Audi Service PricesThe cost of any repair the inspection uncovers before purchase
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