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Would you recommend buying these cars?

Can you tell me if any of the cars below would be a good buy? Is there a reputable agency that will go and see the car to independently check it for condition, authentic history etc.

Audi A3 2.0 TD Sport Sportback 5dr £9,995. Can be viewed on: www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20150905663435

Audi A3 2.0 TD SE Sportback 5dr £10,500. Can be viewed on:
www.motorchoiceoxford.co.uk/cars/audi/a3/sportbacktdise/48207/

AUDI A3 SPORTBACK TDI SPORT S-S 2012 £11,975. Can be viewed on:
www.motorchoiceoxford.co.uk/cars/audi/a3/sportbacktdisports-s/41794/

Asked on 7 September 2015 by Louise23

Answered by Honest John
I don't recommend any of these for these reasons: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/audi/a3-2008/?sectio.../ The RAC can do an inspection and a history check for you for about £200-£300, but any car bought from a dealer carries an implied guarantee that there are no major faults with it on date of sale for 6 months from the date of sale.

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