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Service mileage vs age of components

Q Could you please advise on the following, regarding service miles verses age of components/fluids please? I’m in a dilemma at the moment planning vehicle future service items, etc., on my 2015 Audi Q5 S line 2.0 TDI with a total mileage of 27,000 miles. Presently my annual mileage covered is around 3000.

The components/fluids involved are: Checking DPF – Audi recommends 114,000 miles. Replacing

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