The belt should be fine as long as the recommended checks are carried out annually or 12,500 - 16,000 miles.
- Visual inspection
- Measure width
- Drop the sump
- Check oil pump strainer
- Check vacuum pump strainer
- Check turbo oil feed banjo
- Check oil pump solenoid valve
- Check variable valve timing solenoids
- Check for debris in oil ways having removed camshaft solenoids
I doubt the main dealer annual service includes any of these other than the top two and I doubt the £99 full service 'special' from the local fast fit place covers any of them.
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