DPF issues

I have DPF anxiety! Looking to purchase a diesel in the 221 - 231 range (looking at Tucson or possibly Octavia). If service history shows no forced regeneration of the DPF (or other similar exhaust system issues), can I be confident there won't be any moving forward (our car usage should lend itself well to keeping it clear)?

Are there any other telltale signs to look for re DPF issues or questions to ask when buying?

Really trying to avoid headaches! Thanks in advance.

I’ve an Audi A4 and can’t find anywhere if it had a DPF fitted.

Please help

I am looking for a fuel efficient and low tax family car. I am looking at 2008+ diesel cars. I drive into and out of the city centre from Adamstown every day along the N4 taking 30 mins + each way. Should I be concerned about diesel particulate filters clogging up or should that be sufficient to regenerate? I'm looking at Passats, Mazda6s and Audi A4s.

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Thanks in advance!

Why would a 2009 diesel Peugeot with 66,000km on the clock lose power and stop on the motorway at 100km/h? I turned it off and restarted it and it was perfect for about 40km then it happened again.

Is there an ongoing problem with the 1.9 diesel 'BXE' engines fitted in Skodas and VWs?

How far do you need to drive a Hyundai i30 to help the diesel particulate filter regenerate, and how often does it perform this action? If you only do mainly short journeys are you better of with a petrol engine?

Does the 2010 2.5-litre Volkswagen Transporter have a partical filter?

Thanks

John

I have heard that low mileage on a diesel car can be bad for it. I have heard this can damage the DPF and other things. Many people think about the maximum mileage they consider to be ok when they purchase a used car. My question is this:  take the popular BMW 520d for example. What is the minimum mileage I can consider as being ok on a 2010/2011 car?